A Soapbox Opera

I hear, only what I want to hear

But, I have to believe in something

Have to believe in just one thing

I said Father Washington, you re all mixed up

Collecting sinners in an old tin cup

Well, spare a listen for a restless fool

There s something missing when I need your rules


Well hey there, You tell me you re a holy man

But, although I m just a beginner

I don t see you as a winner

I said, Sister Robinson, you re all washed up

Collecting teardrops in a paper cup

If I could tell you what you need to know

If I could help you to get on with the show

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Reverend Ebenezer, there s a storm in my head

Makes me hear what you said, just was it true?

So, what have I to do?

Well, what has he to do?

Oh, what is there to do?

Oh oh oh

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Mary, oh tell me what I m living for

Cause I feel like I m tossed in the river

Have you a son to deliver

I said, Father Washington, you re all mixed up

Collecting sinners in an old tin cup

You tell the children what they need to know

But will they listen when it s time to go


Oh, Sister Robinson, you re all wound up

Collecting teardrops in a paper cup

Can someone tell me what I need to know

Can someone help me to get on with the show

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