Been to 48 states and a few different worlds
Beheld the blind tour guide and a pig wearing pearls
I've seen a grace under foot, people fall in the street
Or use it to wipe their feet
Never the righteous man forsaken
Never the righteous man

Been to 48 states I remember a few
Having higher skylines and a wide-angle view
I've seen green lands and the natives stay in one place
The peace falling on their face
(Where could I be)
(And stay happy)
I hear Haw-aii is greener
I hear Al-aska's cleaner
Whether here or there, the righteous have joy to sp-are

Been to 48 states and a few different worlds
I've seen the dithered man leave boys, women and girls
Found the church roll full and they're current with dues
To pay for the empty pews
Never the righteous man forsaken
Never the righteous man

Never the righteous man
Never the righteous man forsaken
Never the righteous man

Never the righteous man forsaken
Never the righteous man

Never the righteous man forsaken