my hands are tied
what goes on?
what goes on?

mister, gimme a break, i've worked towards this for years
just one word from you to the right pair of ears
i'd like to help, you know i'm on your side
my hands are tied
my hands are tied
my hands are tied
my hands are tied by my side

i'm not asking you to make me head of state
all i'm asking is to reciprocate
you know i mean it, i'm behind you all the way
my hands are tied
my hands are tied
my hands are tied
my hands are tied by my side

what goes on?
i'll write a letter to the president
what goes on?
i think the constritution needs an amendment

(break)

mister give me a break, i've heard it all before
time is running out, i won't play the game no more
i want to help you, you've got my full support
my hands are tied
my hands are tied
my hands are tied
my hands are tied by my side
my hands are tied
my hands are tied
my hands are tied
my hands are tied by my side