Contrary to popular opinion The very best things in life are for free Through a practice that I call donation I can get the things I want quite easily I got a chip on my shoulder and a halo on my head I'm an angel with an attitude and my favorite color's red I got God on my side. Who's that? Hell, I don't know But I practice my religion, while I'm stepping on your toes Goodness knows, I gave more than I took Goodness knows, I ain't no saint I ain't no crook Working hard, yeah, you busy bee For a simple word you can charge a simple fee It's a little too late for the little, but it's never too late for a lot It's a little too late for the little, but it's never too late to take 'em for what they got Feed the world a giant crust of bread Bake a cake and give it to 'em when they're dead Well, I'll take that cake and I will eat it too I'll get more than I need, so I can share the rest with you, you, you ♪ I got a chip on my shoulder and a halo on my head I'm an angel with an attitude and my favorite color's red I got God on my side. Who's that? Hell, I don't know But I practice my religion, while I'm stepping on your toes Goodness knows, I gave more than I took Goodness knows, I ain't no saint I ain't no crook Goodness knows Goodness knows Only goodness knows