Early in the morning, sometimes late at night 
Sometimes I get the feeling that everything's alright 
Early in the evening, sometimes in the day 
Sometimes I get the feeling everything's okay

Because everything cuts against the tide

Name me a song that everybody knows
And I'll bet you it belongs to Acuff-Rose 
Children in the playground, the folks in the home 
Anybody anywhere who's ever been alone

Because everything cuts against the tide
When I hear that sound