say it ain't so,Joe please, say it ain't so   that's not what I want to hear Joe   ain't I got a right to know   say it ain't so, Joe please, say it ain't so   I'm sure they're telling us lies Joe   please tell us it ain't so      they told us our hero has played his trump card   he doesn't know how to go on   we're clinging to his charm and determined smile   but the good old days are gone,      the image and the empire may be falling apart   the money has gotten scarce   one mans word held the country together   but the truth is getting fierce      say it ain't so,Joe please, say it ain't so   we pinned our hopes on you Joe   and they're ruining our show