[Verse 1]
I was sittin' in a crummy movie
With my hands on my chin
All the violence that occurs
Seems like we never win

[Chorus]
Love and mercy
That's what you need tonight
So, love and mercy
To you and your friends tonight

[Verse 2]
I was lying in my room
And the news came on TV
A lotta people out there hurtin'
And it really scares me

[Chorus]
Love and mercy
That's what you need tonight
Love and mercy
To you and your friends tonight

[Bridge]
I was standing in a bar
And watching all the people there
Oh, the loneliness in this world
Well it's just not fair

[Chorus]
Love and mercy
That's what we need tonight
So, love and mercy
To you and your friends tonight

[Outro]
Love and mercy
That's what you need tonight
Love and mercy tonight
Love and mercy tonight