From the recording Herb's Bad-Ass Mando

Lyrics

AMERICA 21ST CENTURY
Words and Music by John Cannon

Dead man down in the middle of the road
Nobody seems to know what for
Cop said he thought that he had a gun
They searched and searched but could find none

What color was he? Was he dark or light?
What color was he? Red, White and Blue

More children died at school today
It was never meant to be that way
But a kid got bullied so he brought a gun
It was really easy to get one

What color were they? Were they dark or light?
What color were they? Red, white and blue

Welcome to America. Welcome to the USA
Welcome to America. 21st Century

Families working hard, can’t make ends meet.
Some don’t have enough to eat
Feeling weak, their stomachs cramp
So Congress votes to cut food stamps

What color are they? Are they dark or light?
What color are they? Red, white and blue

Welcome to America. Welcome to the USA
Welcome to America. 21st Century

30,000 dead a year ‘cause they can’t see a doctor
Spiteful politicians stopping Medicare
Two and a Half million children homeless
Too many people really could not care less

What color are they? Are they dark or light?
What color are they? Red, white and blue

Over-deployed, PTSD denied
Twenty two a day opt out for suicide
Our soldiers cannot get the help they need
Nothing from the war machine they feed

What color are they? Are they dark or light?
What color are they? Red, white and blue
What color are they? Red, white and blue

Welcome to America. Welcome to the USA
Welcome to America. 21st Century