I went to the river but the river was dry
Saw a little bird there caught my eye
Keep on running, where are you going?

I'll tell you something I think's worth knowing
Cities come and cities go
Time can move fast and time can move slow

You've only got two arms on your shoulders
Don't throw your hands up only to cry


Don't throw
Don't throw
Don't throw your hands up only to cry

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I went to the mountain, what did I see?

A white beard man with a colour TV
He said, can you believe these kids today
Half of them are murderers and half of them pray

For what, for what I can't reply
You sit and you stare as it passes you by
The rivers, the mountains, the perilous sea

Old man, old man, now listen to me

Don't throw

Don't throw
Don't throw your hands up only to cry
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Why not live life a little bit harder
You sons don't mind the sins of your fathers

Now they're all dancing up in the sky now
Why not live life a little bit
Don't throw your hands up only to cry


Don't throw
Don't throw

Don't throw your hands up only to cry
[x4]