[Chorus]
Hold tight, I'm your man
All God's children got to have a plan
Blessed by the light and the resurrection
Believe me, boys, I'm your protection
Suffer the children come unto me
Of course there'll be a minimal fee

And you read it in the Good Book
See it on TV
Hear it on the radio
Brother, it ain't free
And it's salvation
salvation for hire
grant your every desire
salvation for hire

Patty she visits the psychic next door
puts her in touch with the spirits and more
walls they move, voices are heard
and the lady beside her, she gives her the word

[Chorus]
I see a man in your life
strong and handsome and sharp as a knife
gives his love without reservation
business deals will bring elation
the spirits are restless, they crowd 'round the door
I tell them my fee, they cry "More, more more!"

And you read it in the paper
See it on the street
Hear it on the subway
As they drive you from your seat
Preaching salvation
Salvation for hire
Grant your every desire
Salvation for hire

[Bridge]
He's a Muslim
I'm a witness
For a price
we'll see to your spiritual fitness
The Hare Krlshnas could use some boosters
And the man with the light
Says he's Zaratheustra

[Chorus]
And you read it in the paper
See it on the street
Hear it on the subway
As they drive you from your seat
Preaching salvation
Salvation for hire
Grant your every desire
Salvation
Salvation for hi re
Salvation
Salvation for hire

© 1986 Tom McGhee