Humpty Dumpty World by Ry Cooder Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Now, our God looked down, what did He see?
The work of His mighty hand
Saying if this world should end, it wouldn't hinder me
As I contemplate the works of man
I made man and woman, gave them simple tools
All the charming creatures to keep their company
But they desired of things that was against the ruIes
Television was the worst of all
Yes, now television was the worst of all

[Chorus]
Well it's a Humpty Dumpty world
A Humpty Dumpty world
A ball of confusion spinning around and around and around
I thought I had built upon a solid rock
But it's just a Humpty Dumpty world

[Version 2]
Rabble rousing politicians on the TV screen
Sowing the seeds of hate and fear
I have heard it said you sow and you shall reap
Don't come crying to me when you fall
Craven minions sent from down below
Occupy the highest portals of the land
As swift is their climb, as sure is their decline
Straight back to hell from whence they came
[Bridge]
I'm leaving in the morning, go ye and do likewise
Get your Coke jug boys, bottle up and go
Tell the saints and angels we're bound for Mexico
And laissez le bons temps rouler
Down in Mexico, le bons temps rouler

[Chorus]
'Cause it's a Humpty Dumpty world
A Humpty Dumpty world
A ball of confusion spinning around and around, and around
I thought I had built upon a solid rock
But it's just a Humpty Dumpty world

[Outro]
That's all it is
I wouldn't give you a nickel and a nail for it
No no