Music by Elton John Lyrics by Tim Rice From the soundtrack "The Road To El Dorado"
I hardly think I´m qualified
To come across all sanctified I just don´t cut it with the cherubim There again they´re on their knees Being worshipped is a breeze Which rather suits us in the interim
It´s tough to be a God Tread where mortals have not trod Be deified when really you´re a sham Be an object of devotion Be the subject of psalms It´s a rather touching notion All those prayers and those salaams And who am I to bridle if I´m forced to be an idol If they say that I´m a God, that´s what I am
What´s more, if we don´t comply
With the locals´ wishes I can see us being sacrificed or stuffed So let´s be Gods, the perks are great El Dorado on a plate Local feelings should not be rebuffed
It´s tough to be a God But if you get the people´s nod Count your blessings, keep them sweet, that´s our advice Be a symbol of perfection Be a legend, be a cult Take their praise, take a collection As the multitudes exalt Don a supernatural habit We´d be crazy not to grab it So sign up two new Gods for paradise