People show what they don't know So the debt of our country grows Till it finally falls beneath our feet We all whisper why not shout? It's what this country's all about Whoa Lord this blues is a k**in' me. Everyone likes to choose a side Even things they try to hide But how are you better than we? Whatever we do, we do wrong But what'll you do when the colors are gone? Whoa Lord this blues is a k**in' me. You can say my name a thousand times Put it in a song and make it rhyme I have no care, nor no need No person needs attention Someone's love or affection Whoa Lord this blues is a k**in' me. I wish I could just erase my face Start a new life in a different place A place where the sun shines to the sea For it's only a matter of time Before I lose my mind Whoa Lord this blues is a k**in' me.