At the first sing of hardship, many bite the hand that feeds

And when there's trouble, oh, they simply cut and run

And when there's fear, a man will slit the throat of his neighbor

In a desperate search for comfort and love

Don't tear us apart [x4]

Will you show us, some hidin' in this trouble, here where it starts

You won't tear us apart

When your spirits are down and you've lost your way

And man's character once again falls on its face

Will somebody please come, aid those helpless in need

And renew our faith in this human race

Don't tear us apart [x4]

Will you show us, some hidin' in this trouble, here where it starts

You won't tear us apart

Don't tear us apart

You gotta show some heart

Don't tear us apart

You gotta show some heart

At the first sing of hardship, many bite the hand that feeds

And when there's trouble, oh, they simply cut and run

And when there's fear, a man will slit the throat of his neighbor

In a desperate search for comfort and love

Don't tear us apart [x4]

Will you show us, some hidin' in this trouble, here where it starts

You won't tear us apart