IT WAS ON THE RADIO

© 1999 Jerry K, BMI

I've ridden down this road before
Jack knifed semi hit a 4x4
I don't believe the driver didn't die
It was on the Radio

Two year old in her daddy's car
She had a smile that could take her far
Newsman said it was such a shame
It was on the radio

BREAK 1
Why do we just roll the dice?
And take a chance on every life
Why do we just bruise the runaway?
Why do children have to die?
Why do mothers have to cry?
It's long distance cryin' on the telephone
And it's on the radio

There are children out in the streets
Taking drugs and feeding greed
No you see it isn't make believe
It was on the radio

Four black children in a tenement door
Four more victims to another war
It's sad to see but it's everyday
It was on the radio

BREAK 2
Why do we just turn away?
Pretend it all will go away
Close our eyes unto the Promised Land
I hear all the babies cry
From hunger hate and heartless lies
It's so hard livin' on the bottom line
But it's on the radio

I've been down this road before
Someone wants another civil war
We all blame the other side
It was on the radio

A gunshot rings out in the night
Another tear in another life
Another dream that's been thrown away
It was on the radio

BREAK 3 Why do we just roll the dice?
And take a chance on every life
Why do we just bruise the runaway?
I hear all the babies cry
From hunger hate and heartless lies
It's so hard livin' on the bottom line
But it's on the radio

It was on the radio