it's a long way to the promise land
    so you'd better well know your way
    where's a ship on the ocean
    and an albatross who is trying to lead you astray
    leaders, politicians, and power whores
    are in line to receive your choice
    and you bet your ass, if you give it to them,
    they will gladly take your voice
    and it's a long way to the promise land
    wo-oh oh oh oh
    it's a long way to the promise land,
    if we work we might find it here
    there's no substitute for enlightenment,
    there's no reason for bridled fear
    when you join the people who've joined the club
    you gotta clench and play your hand
    cuz if you fall in line you're gonna fall in time
    and you'll never make a stand
    it's a long way to the promise land
    wo-oh oh oh oh
    what are you going to do?
    when they call for you?
    bend and capitulate?
    or keep your head on straight?
    easy answers bought without experience,
    is gonna lead you to certain doom
    because the truth is just what you make of it,
    it begins and ends with you!
    and it's a long way to the promise land
    wo-oh oh oh oh