Cooper's Lament - Arlo Guthrie

Hey brothers, hear me call

It ain’t that I had to fall

Wasn’t no one’s fault last night

When I looked up and felt the light

Here’s hoping you’ll understand

I want to fell like a natural man

Get up early in the morning to do what I can

You can’t help no one with money

If you can’t with your hands

And you got to be there brothers, yes you do

If the world is turning under you

Ain’t no good to sit around

And bring it up or down

You got to be there brothers, yes you do

Hey brothers, now and then

There’s something that oughta move you

More than a pen

You don’t need no school or knowledge

You’ve got something else to lend

And all the people in the world

Can make it better again

And it ain’t easy, yes I know

It’s a hard and rugged road

Don’t be swindled, don’t be fooled

Just be honest and stay cool

'Cause you got to be there brothers, yes you do

If the world is turning under you

Ain’t no good to sit around

And bring it up or down

You got to be there brothers, yes you do