there ain t no poor man born with a silver spoon and there ain t no wise man who learned it all in school a politician s promise can make you feel like a fool but when they get the power they re the first to break the golden rule we work that 40 acres like riders on a mule climb that mountain reach the sky hanging on for a good laugh for a piece of that american pie hey nothings easy nothings for free in the world of dog eat dog oh people that s a poor man s dream hey mr walton lend me a dime you know i ll repay ya but it s going to take me some time i m standing at the crossroads just about to roll the dice i got a dream in my heart whatever it takes i know i gotta pay the price  hey nothings easy nothings for free in the world of dog eat dog oh people that s a poor man s dream oh it s a poor man s dream