Why Can't We

Grandma and Grandpa, came over this mountain
With a mule and a Bible, and an old model T
They raised seven kids, through the Great Depression
If they could be happy, why can't we?

There's so much confusion, in this world of illusion
And all these possessions, the fear taught to me
People with nothin', still hold on to somethin'
If they can be happy, why can't we?

Be owned, Just got to have it, (Got to have it)
If I don't get it, I believe I'll die
I got the money, and I got the habit
And thinkin' of things, that money can buy

There's so much confusion, in this world of illusion
With all these possessions, the fear taught to me
People with nothin', hold on to somethin'
If they can be happy, why can't we?

You and I, we say with pride, (With pride)
We ain't never been satisfied, (Satisfied)
You can hold happiness, in your hands
How long, till, we understand? (Understand?)

When we come down, to the River Jordan
As we all must surely do, someday
All our treasures, will be a burden, (Be a burden)
Somethin' for someone, to throw away

There's so much confusion, in this world of illusion
With all these possessions, the fear taught to me
People with nothin', still hold on to something'
If they can be happy, why can't we?

If they can be happy, why can't we?