Water, water in a well
But as far as I can tell
Oh it never made it to the fire brigade
No, it never fell upon the heat and flame

'Lotta red blood in the bank
Hard-working people to thank
But it never made it to the hurricane
No, it neve rmade it to the fire brigade

Weak fall to the strong then
The rich tell th epoor that they must move
"But we'll help you start a fund and we'll
help you run it smooth...
Never have to worry 'bout that money!"

Golden clappers in the bells
And as far as I can tell
Oh it never made it to the fire brigade
No it neve rmade it to the hurricane
Oh it never made it to the levee break
No it never made it to the big earthquake
No it never made it to the fire brigade