I hear, only what I want to hear
But, I have to believe in something
Have to believe just one thing
I said Father Washington, you´re all mixed up
Collecting sinners in an old tin cup

Well, spare a listen for a restless fool
There´s something missing when I need your rule

Well hey there, You tell me you´re a holy man
But, although I am just a beginner
I don´t see you as a winner
I said, Sister Robinson, you´re all washed up
Collecting teardrops in a paper cup
If I could tell you what you need to know
If I could help you to get on with the show

But Reverend Ebenezer, there´s a storm in my head
Makes me hear what you said, just was it true?
So, what have I to do?
Well, what has he to do?
Oh, what is there to do?
Oh, oh, oh

Mary, oh tell me what I´m living for
´Cause I feel like I´m tossed in the river
Have you a son to deliver
I said, Father Washington, you´re all mixed up
Collecting sinners in an old tin cup
You tell the children what they need to know
But will they listen when it´s time to go

Oh, Sister Robinson, you´re all wound up
Collecting teardrops in a paper cup
Can someone tell me what I need to know
Can someone help me to get on with the show