Hard All Over

“Heads will roll,” I heard the line boss say, “Immigration agents checking papers today.” Things are hard all over (hard all over). Things are hard all over (hard all over). Grab your lunchbox and scram. The office don’t give a damn. Things are hard all over. Clear the bar and grip the bottle tight. Some poor mother’s son won’t make it home tonight. Things are hard all over (hard all over). Things are hard all over (hard all over). Got that saltwater thirst, My bladder’s fixin’ to burst. Things are hard all over. Yankees running roughshod. Mets are running scared. New York Times predicts There won’t be anybody spared. Things are hard all over. Magdalene’s on the corner display, Advertising booty. Got her own bills to pay. Things are hard all over (hard all over). Things are hard all over (hard all over). The little girl needs a fix So she’s been turning some tricks. Yeah, things are hard all over.