World Keeps TurningSome people try to stop the world
(But the world keeps turning)
Some people never keep their word
(But the world keeps turning)
Some people never change their views
(But the world keeps turning)
Some people never clean their shoes
(But the world keeps turning)You can tread on our toes
You can punch my nose
But we won’t do what you say
No we won’t do what you sayTyrants come and tyrants go
(But the world keeps turning)
Undertake or overthrow
(But the world keeps turning)
We’re caught up in an arms race
(But the world keeps turning)
We’re staring death right in the face
(But the world keeps turning)You can take our food
You can leave us nude
But we won’t do what you say
No, we won’t do what you sayWe kill and maim and shoot and bomb
(But the world keeps turning)
The end is coming and it won’t be long
(But the world keeps turning)
Then the money made from top-ten hits
(While the world was turning)
Won’t count for much when we’re blown to bits
(But the world keeps turning)