Ringin' on the telephone, it up and say What's a man to do all the trouble 'round today? Heard it takes a worried man to a worried song it now, but Lord, don't let it all go on too long Somethin' in the air, and it's movin' like a southbound Sun is goin' down, and it seems like I'll be the World spinnin' 'round, people say there's debt to pay I don't knowtoo with my life from day to day But whosoever journeys up against border line The shadows of an ancient flame burn in time I was down in Arkansas, workin' graveyard crates for exportation with a big forklift Most were crackers, Coca-Cola, shoes and ceiling Two were Top Secret, headed for Afghanistan Chorus See shadows on the sun, see a thundercloud Nothin' will persuade, but all will be And will seek their god from a heaven in the sky Defendin' their affliction with a holy Ringin' on the telephone, it up and say What's a man to do with all the trouble today? I'm callin' up the president, ask him he say No answer, left a message, when he's back holiday Chorus Now the drums are poundin', hear blowin' on the horn Two hands are on the hammer, and the fabric has been Dam's about to burst, floods are all No more water, little Sylvie, 'cause I I'm gonna drown Ringin' on the telephone, it up and say What's a man to do with all the trouble 'round it takes a worried man to sing a worried song Sing it now, but Lord, don't it all go on too long All go on too