I've been livin' on faith and mercy

And I haven't really got too far

I had a little job until Friday

But I lost it 'cause I had no car

Well I know it's only temporary

I've got a hundred talents and one

But I'm hangin' out on fifth and main street

Checkin' for change in the telephone



Momma said that changin' woudn't be easy

She didn't lie

If I'm ever gonna know the difference

I've got to try, yeah

It's now or never



I'm survivin' on day-old doughnuts

And some other things that just won't do

And the policeman by the news stand sayin, "Hey!

Look what it's doin' to you"

Well I'm lookin' for sanctuary

And there's not another moment to lose

When you stand on the bottom and stare at the top

You know you've got to make a change or two



Momma said that changin' woudn't be easy

She didn't lie

If I'm ever gonna know the difference

I've got to try, yeah

It's now or never