Put the Money Down

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I got lost in the backstreets Trying to get here tonight The police were asking questions They took me to the wrong place twice I even lost my passport And I forgot my name and town But now I'm here by the water Put the money down [Chorus] Before I walk on the water Put the money down, down, down There are bands killing chickens My hero's getting pushed around, 'round, 'round I don't know if I trust you As you try to shoot me down Before I walk on the water Put the money down, down, down Put the money down! [Bridge] 'Twas a beautiful day in Columbus when the fences fell But the five loaves and the fishes ain't gonna be much help I got a hungry juggler here who wants to keep ahead Before he walks the water he wants his bread! [Verse 2] Take a glass of the dark brown ale And a purple pill If the ale don't get you too You sure as hell the pill will Oh mommy, mommy, please may I go downtown? He's gonna walk on the water Put the money down Put it down! [Chorus] Before I walk on the water Put the money down, down, down There are bands killing chickens My hero's getting pushed around, 'round, 'round I don't know if I trust you As you try to shoot me down Before I walk on the water Put the money down, down, down Put the money down! [Outro] In a tin cup! [ad-lib to fade]