Willy, don't let the world weigh you down You're just a man and you're spinning around They said you could make it if you try But turns out they lied, and now they're bleeding you dry Please, try again Is what they say because they need you to play So please, play again Though you can never win, know you can never win And that's the heart of the scheme I don't wanna lose my life to the American dream Jay, you almost made it in You're just a man and it's too far to swim They said you could have it if you succeed You have more than you want and nothing you need Please, try again Is what they say because they need you to play So please, play again Though you can never win, know you can never win And that's the heart of the scheme I don't wanna lose my life to the American dream Lennie and George, you had a taste of the life You're just some men and it cut like a knife They said you could have it if you choose But one of you was always to lose So enjoy your red, white, and green I don't wanna lose my life to the American dream