In a state of constant war

There’s nothing left worth fighting for

Yet it takes its daily toll

Be thankful there’s rock n’ roll

For house and car, whom to thank? 

What do you know? It’s the bank!

When you’re down deep in the hole

Be thankful there’s rock n’ roll

Try to find some decent food

Can’t tell if it’s bad or good

When there’s only mush with mold

Be thankful there’s rock n’ roll

People everywhere you see

Forget common courtesy

When they try to gain control

Be thankful there’s rock n’ roll

Be thankful there’s rock n’ roll

The kind of music never grows old

Be cool, be next, be bold

Be thankful there’s rock n’ roll

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