There was a time when we could disagree and still be honest men Now there's no one left to listen, so brother grab all you can It was a great run while it lasted, and a true nation's voice We were always bound by common ground Now there's nothing left but noise If I fall help me stand I will be there When I walk with nothin' teach me how to care If I stumble make me strong, and raise me up again I will for you my still forever friend While the pinstripes stole their fortunes, the factories turned to rust There's not much left to dream about and nothin' left to trust Now there are slaves and there are mansions, forsaken and the thieves Can we change the way the story goes and build what we believe Sometimes I can remember when a man could find a way To keep his home and family, now it's barely day to day Are the best things all behind us, or given up for dead A simple song to remind us what those came before us said