They really put you in a trance The heretics & sycophants They put a noose on the capital lawn Gonna hang you at the break of Dawn You know you're gonna lose the crown When you hold the Bible upside down From Sea to shining Sea Hypocritical conspiracies The 21st century has gone to hell Elmer Gantry is alive and well Hold your finger up into the wind Don't forget to send donations in Checks & balances have come undo You really got The Truth on the run Sleight of hand and starting to brag Here comes your man now huggin' the flag You thought Jim Crow was in the past Have you met the new iconoclast The 21st century has gone to hell Elmer Gantry is alive and well By the fire you'll be baptized Yes, the coup will be televised The rocket's red glare has made you blind I'm just looking for some peace of mind We're going to run you out of town Then your statue is gonna hit the ground The only people that see you won Are hucksters, grifters, & charlatans The 21st century has gone to hell Elmer Gantry is alive and well