Written by James Young

Lead Vocals by James Young



Half penny, two penny, gold Krugerrand

He was exceedingly rich for such a young man

Sad story, old story

Bring out the band

Another divorce just a few hundred grand



Half penny, two penny, back of the queue

Yes mister poor man this means you

Justice for money what can you say

We all know it's the American Way



Yes, I'm gonna shake myself loose

Back home across the sea

Where I know that I will be free



Half penny, two penny, back in the States

You just couldn't take that African pace

Yes, Mrs. Cleaver your son's home to stay

We all know it's the American Way



Yes, I'm gonna shake myself loose

Back home across the sea

Where I know that I will be free



"Come here - hey Angelo... what's happenin'?"

"Hey, Stosh, good to see ya"

"What the hell you doin'?"

"We're tearing this old building down here"

"Oh you're kiddin' me. Remember when we were kids, and we used to come here every Saturday afternoon to see a cartoon?"

"Yeah, I remember"

"Well what's she lost to?"

"Who knows- politicians, taxes...it's a disgrace"

"I'm not surprised, they make me sick. They don't make theaters like this any more."



Half penny, two penny, ashes to dust

The almighty dollar says "In God we trust"

Justice for money how much more can I pay

We all know it's the American Way



Yes, I'm gonna shake myself loose

Back home across the sea

Where I know that I will be free

(I want to be free)



Yes, I'm gonna shake myself loose

Back home across the sea

Where I know that I will be free

(We all want to be free)