Arlo Gunthrie Coopers Lament Lyrics

Coopers Lament Lyrics

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