Salvation for Hire - Tom McGhee

    Down on the corner
    with nothing to lose
    Nicky and Riley
    they're crying the blues
    Along comes a preacher
    Just to give 'em the news
    in the heat of the day
    you can hear 'em say

    [Chorus]
    Hold tight, I'm your man
    All God's children got to have a plan
    Blessed by the light and the resurrection
    Believe me, boys, I'm your protection
    Suffer the children come unto me
    Of course there'll be a minimal fee

    And you read it in the Good Book
    See it on TV
    Hear it on the radio
    Brother, it ain't free
    And it's salvation
    salvation for hire
    grant your every desire
    salvation for hire

    Patty she visits the psychic next door
    puts her in touch with the spirits and more
    walls they move, voices are heard
    and the lady beside her, she gives her the word

    [Chorus]
    I see a man in your life
    strong and handsome and sharp as a knife
    gives his love without reservation
    business deals will bring elation
    the spirits are restless, they crowd 'round the door
    I tell them my fee, they cry "More, more more!"

    And you read it in the paper
    See it on the street
    Hear it on the subway
    As they drive you from your seat
    Preaching salvation
    Salvation for hire
    Grant your every desire
    Salvation for hire

    [Bridge]
    He's a Muslim
    I'm a witness
    For a price
    we'll see to your spiritual fitness
    The Hare Krlshnas could use some boosters
    And the man with the light
    Says he's Zaratheustra

    [Chorus]
    And you read it in the paper
    See it on the street
    Hear it on the subway
    As they drive you from your seat
    Preaching salvation
    Salvation for hire
    Grant your every desire
    Salvation
    Salvation for hi re
    Salvation
    Salvation for hire

    © 1986 Tom McGhee

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