The Good of the People
words and music Stephen Barling

When a fella enters in to public life
he convinces himself and tells his wife
"It's for the People
For the Good of the People."

Starts making signs and shaking hands
tells himself it's for the Good of the Land
for the People
the Land of the People

And his intentions might be pure
he might just believe it's for the People
the Good of the People
for the People
the Good of the People

Pretty soon he's makin' friends
tells himself "this is a means to an ends
for the People, the Good of the People."

His new friends they clap and shout
he tells himself "it's what it's all about."
For the People, the Love of the People

And his intentions might be true
he might want what's best for you
for the People
the Good of the People
for the People
the Good of the People

The campaign trail is long and hard
It takes a vigilant man to stand on guard
for the People the Good of the People

But those who scratch backs want their's scratched next
You work your fingers to the bone just to get those checks
for the People
to win the Hearts of the People

And his intentions might be fine
But they'll just have to stand in line
for the People
the Good of the People
for the People
the Good of the People

One day he sits on the throne
The final call is his alone
for the People the Good of the People

But hesitation's led to doubt
he can't remember what it's all about
about the People the Good of the People

And his perspective's all but lost
and he don't understand the cost
to the People
the Good of the People
to the People
the Good of the People

© 2009 GNILSONGS

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