"The Begging Game" Lyrics

The Begging Game

Written by: Lenny Deneb

Have you seen the woman sitting outside
the shops on Clarke Street?
All day long she sits there even in the midday heat
Can you spare some change, her life to rearrange
She's been down here for so long
yet she's managed to stay strong

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It's a crying shame
We're having to play
the begging game (repeat)

Tell me sir do you believe in justice for all
Yes I know you do 'cause when the rain is falling
As you sit there big bout ya in your Lexus
Spare a thought for the rest of us oh Mr. Big Boss

Chorus

Technological advancement, yet it's still a mystery
How some people still live in misery
The next millennium approaches yet she still fights
off the 'roaches
Spare a thought for those who live in fear
stalkers marching up the rear

Chorus

The young man of colour believed in life everlasting
Even while on his body they were brutally beating, pain inflicting
Lost souls retreating to an uncertain future
Son you better call on your God if it's saving that you're looking for

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