I can't recall a time So many children had the blues Can't recall a time So many children had the blues This world's a painted picture They're growing up too fa...

Hah Huh huh Where I come from? Brothers who have escaped from the 'hood to the front American dream? Just hoping you get home alive Hah, all good soldiers know...

So cold and wet in the city He washes car windows in the night Tryin' to make a little change From the cars as they wait for the light People show such hostili...

You tell me that you're too tired for lovin' baby, But you're up til three AM talkin' on the phone You tell me that you're too tired for lovin' baby, But you're...

It used to be the grownups who played the blues They told me "Mike, you gotta pay a whole lotta dues" But it's a new world And now the children play They say "H...