1.
Joy to the world
All the boys and girls now
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
Joy to you and me
Hoyt Axton
2.
Oklahoma is the cultural center of the universe.
Hoyt Axton
3.
If there is any truth to reincarnation, this must be my first trip through, 'cause I don't recognize anything.
Hoyt Axton
4.
Well I've never been to England But I kind of like the Beatles.
Hoyt Axton
5.
I believe in JesusAn' what the Bible saidAn' I am fairly certainHe had himself a heavy head.He scared the lyin' peopleSo bad, they hung him deadAn' they never even listenedTo what he really said.
Hoyt Axton
6.
You know, I've seen a lot of people walkin' 'roundWith tombstones in their eyesBut the pusher don't careAh, if you live or if you die
Hoyt Axton
7.
Work your fingers to the bone and what do you get? Boney fingers.
Hoyt Axton
8.
I know it's wrong, but I'm weak.
Hoyt Axton
9.
Well, I never been to HeavenBut I been to OklahomaWell, they tell me I was born thereBut I really don't rememberIn Oklahoma, not ArizonaWhat does it matter, what does it matter?
Hoyt Axton
10.
You know I've smoked a lot of grassO' Lord, I've popped a lot of pillsBut I never touched nothin'That my spirit could kill.
Hoyt Axton
11.
Some people say I'm a no count, others say I'm no goodBut I'm just a natural born travelin' manDoin' what I think I should, oh yeahDoin' what I think I should.
Hoyt Axton
12.
When I was a little baby, my mama she said "Son.Travel where you will and grow to be a manAnd sing what must be sung, poor boySing what must be sung.
Hoyt Axton
13.
And I don't give a damn about a greenback dollarSpend it fast as I can for a wailin' song and a good guitarThe only things that I understand, oh yeah.
Hoyt Axton
14.
The dealer for a nickelLord, will sell you lots of sweet dreamsAh, but the pusher ruin your bodyLord, he'll leave your, he'll leave your mind to scream.
Hoyt Axton
15.
Well, I never been to SpainBut I kinda like the musicSay the ladies are insane thereAnd they sure know how to use itThey don't abuse it, never gonna lose itI can't refuse it.
Hoyt Axton