They built cathedrals for the glory and the fame

While the kids down in the streets

Are dying in it's name



They try to hide away the truth from you and me

Must we be blind to see?

Sometimes life means misery



A little mercy, oh mercy - a little mercy ,oh mercy

A little mercy - for the souls living on the other side



A little mercy, oh mercy - a little mercy, oh mercy

A little mercy - for the souls crying to be understood



Golden hills and silver street made out of sweat and blood

In times of liberty - Millions are not free

Sitting pretty in a tower full of light

The wheel of fortune on their side

Are they deaf for the song that the people sing?



A little mercy, oh mercy - a little mercy, oh mercy

A little mercy - for the souls living on the other side



A little mercy, oh mercy - a little mercy, oh mercy

A little mercy - for the souls crying to be understood



And the wind will blow away what the children voices pray

When the sun is going down in a sea of misery

Alone with their fears

They need more than our tears

when the sun is going down - going down on you and me



A little mercy, oh mercy - a little mercy, oh mercy

A little mercy - For the souls living on the other side



A little mercy, oh mercy - a little mercy, oh mercy

A little mercy - For the souls crying to be understood