CFC
Too many lawyers in football, baseball's got a few
CDG
The pitcher, he got a million dollars and the quarterback, he got two
CFC
The pitcher threw his arm away and the quarterback burned his knee
CGC
And this they did so they could live the American dream
CFC
Now there are some preachers on TV with a suit and a tie and a vest
CDG
They want you to send your money to the Lord but they give you their address
CFC
Cause all of your donations are completely tax free
CGC
God bless you all but most of all send your money
Chours
FC
Do you really want it, do you really need it
GFC
You gotta keep on grindin' just to try to keep it
FCF
You got no time for yourself, you got more for old Jim Beam
CGC
You're goin' crazy dreamin' the American Dream
CFC
Reagan is a-cuttin' the budget, making the Democrats scream
CDG
Says we gotta control inflation, quit spendin' our money on everything
CFC
But this years tax increase, why it's the biggest in history
CGC
'Round and around we go, where we stop, who knows, the American dream
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research.