Lyrics:

Mr. Lincoln I Wish You Were Here
the Republics Changed A Lot In A Hundred Years
and I Dont Think Its Working Like You Planned
oh Mr. Lincoln We Could Use A Hand

i Just Read The Headlines In The Nashville News
and I Wish Id Made This Up But Im Afraid Its True
cause A Man Was Murdered For His Money In The Streets
he Was Taking His Wife To A Nice Place To Eat

when They Caught The Man He Did 23 Months Of Time
he Pled Insanity Like They Do Now All The Time

sir What Would You Have Done In 1859

now If You Shoot Someone Sir You Can Get Off Scot Free
its The Latest Thing Mr. Lincoln Can You Believe
now They Sue The Manufacturers Of The Guns
aint The Law Changed A Lot Since 1861

mr. Lincoln I Wish You Were Here
cause Things Have Changed A Lot In A Hundred Years
and I Dont Think Its Working Out Like You Planned
hey Mr. Lincoln We Sure Could Use A Hand

i Just Heard The News Story On The Radio
they Let Dangerous Men Out Of Prisons Now, Yes Sir Im Afraid Its So
cause Theyre Overcrowded And It Was Only His Fifth Offense
(Yeah) And This Time, Hes Killed Someone, Does That Make Any Sense

now My Lawyer Called Me About A Nuisance Case
cause Everybody Sues Over Any Little Thing These Days
well At Least Were Right, All We Gotta Do Is Tell The Truth
he Said youre Living In The Past You Romantic Fool

i Said you Got That Right, I Lean Toward The Older Ways
and Theres Damn Few Backwoods Lawyers Left Today

mr. Lincoln I Wish You Were Here
the Republics Changed A Lot In A Hundred Years
and I Dont Think Its Working Like You Planned
oh Mr. Lincoln We Could Use A Hand

mr. Lincoln I Wish You Were Here
cause Things Have Changed A Lot In A Hundred Years
and I Dont Think Its Working Out Like You Planned
(Ahh) Mr. Lincoln We Sure Could Use A Hand