I became so poor I'd auction off more than I owned anyday And I felt my cheeks go red, but I had to ask anyway I begged for change and Prayed there was hope left yet I begged for change and I held out my hands We're failing and fading I became so slight, I betrayed the secrets that kept me alive, Don't let me die I see through archaic eyes, but I have to ask anyway I begged for change and Prayed there was hope left yet I begged for change and I held out my hands We're failing and fading