Lyrics

In America

It was raining and it was Christmas Eve
Mary in the manger outside the Walmart cried
Did she imagine something different for her boy
Than being peddled on a sidewalk under lights?

And there was Joseph, his hands were folded
His eyes smiled like a brand new daddy?s will
And the wise man with the frankincense
Stood between the others and a new gas grill

Here in America
Living in America

I found Buddha at a yard sale
I didn?t want to haggle so I paid a buck
And he was smiling all the way home
And every now and then I rub his belly for good luck

?Cause we need it in America
Here in America

I?ve been walking from silos to cities
And I?ve seen a lot but I aint seen it all
And I?ve got sisters with almond eyes
Brothers who don?t look like me at all

Here in America
Living in America?