They say that folk music's for the elite
The wise and the old with a college degree
A forty dollar ticket and a fifteen dollar drink
They say that folk music's for the elite

They say we're living an American dream
And if you work hard, you will make money
If they say that folk music's for the elite
Well then who's gonna sing for me

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They say that healthcare will never come cheap
But you'll do just fine if you stay healthy
If you can't make rent, then just get anothеr job
They say that happiness is for those that work hard

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Thеy say that love, well that's one thing that's free
Let's fall in love and not buy anything
I'll build you a house, we can sit in the dark
They say that happiness is for those that work hard

If they say that folk music's for the elite
Well then who's gonna sing for me
Who's gonna sing for me