I hear, only what I want to hear
But, I have to believe in something
Have to believe in just one thing
I said Father Washington, you re all mixed up
Collecting sinners in an old tin cup
Well, spare a listen for a restless fool
There s something missing when I need your rules
Well hey there, You tell me you re a holy man
But, although I m just a beginner
I don t see you as a winner
I said, Sister Robinson, you re all washed up
Collecting teardrops in a paper cup
If I could tell you what you need to know
If I could help you to get on with the show
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Reverend Ebenezer, there s a storm in my head
Makes me hear what you said, just was it true?
So, what have I to do?
Well, what has he to do?
Oh, what is there to do?
Oh oh oh
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Mary, oh tell me what I m living for
Cause I feel like I m tossed in the river
Have you a son to deliver
I said, Father Washington, you re all mixed up
Collecting sinners in an old tin cup
You tell the children what they need to know
But will they listen when it s time to go
Oh, Sister Robinson, you re all wound up
Collecting teardrops in a paper cup
Can someone tell me what I need to know
Can someone help me to get on with the show
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