it's a long way to the promised 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 promised land   wo-oh oh oh oh   it's a long way to the promised 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 promised 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!   it's a long way to the promised land   wo-oh oh oh oh   it's a long way to the promised land   wo-oh oh oh oh   it's a long way   when you join the people who joined the club   you gotta clench and play your hand   cause the truth is just what you make of it   it's a long way   get in line