Steven A. Jent

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The Same Old Way It’s Always Been

In the Founding Fathers’ master plan,

You were only three-fifths of a man.

You’re still held back time and time again.

It’s the same old way it’s always been.

 

They made it clear with all the laws they wrote

They never wanted you to vote.

They never liked the color of your skin,

And it’s the same old way it’s always been.

 

You only want to live your life in peace.

Just try telling that to the police.

I can see your patience wearing thin,

‘Cause it’s the same old way it’s always been.

 

Sometimes this old world can be so cruel.

The people with the gold make all the rules.

I don’t see how you ever hope to win,

‘Cause it’s the same old way it’s always been.

The same old sinners and the same old sin.

It’s the same old way it’s always been.

 

 



All words and music copyright © 1975–2021 Steven A. Jent