Workers on The evening news Ohio's got The third world blues I've been hoping for the best Rolling through the acid test I climbed the ladder To hang a verse Goodwill towards men And peace on earth Black dog pacing In the yard Trails of smoke Below the stars And in my head A simple thought It's what it was It is because I've been delivered From the truth There's only words And how they're used I've been delivered From the truth There's only words And how they're used I've been hoping for the best Rolling through the acid test