John Denver The Chosen Ones lyrics

The Chosen Ones by John Denver

The Chosen Ones lyrics

I heard how all the lights went out in Memphis
On the death night anniversary of the king
The pretenders talking dirty in the palace
But it doesn�t have that old familiar ring

I see there�s been some changes in the valley
All the renegades have finally settled down
Now they worship in the temples of their rivals
And desecrate the holy heart of town

Can�t you hear all those sweet voices singing
Takin� care of the chosen ones
Can�t you hear all those mission bells ringin�
Say a prayer for the chosen ones

I read they�re pourin� oil on troubled waters
Yet they cast a giant shadow on the land
Let�s spend another night across the border
And bury all our secrets in the sand

Now they claim there is a message in the Bible
They swear there is no master and his slave
But the future�s lookin� dim for the lonesome cowboy
When the hand that rocks that cradle digs the grave