Lord we pray, give us this day Our daily bread Every week it costs the meek Another arm and leg Lord we pray, the American way, Cut us a break Who can believe in the lottery Or Lady Luck Give us some good ol' rent control When times are tough 'Cause money is funny, When you think there's plenty There's never enough Holy mama now, have a little mercy Have a little mercy on me Holy mackerel, I'm a little fish Drowning in a great big sea Lord we ask, show us a path Where ends will meet How to address this modern stress And how to compete Show us affection And give us directions To easy street