[Verse 1]
He always wears his bible belt
The collar under his head
It's like a noose around his neck
His sandaled feet don't touch the ground
Ears don't hear a sound
Seduction of the innocent

[Chorus]
Everybody thinks there's always a reason
Need a reason to cry
You kiss the hand of the man for all seasons
And don't know why

[Bridge]
Say it friend, if you had to do it all over again
Would you know the trickery that he's praying?

[Verse 2]
The padre looks well fed
Remember what the good book said
The vultures circle overhead
Whatever gets you through the night
Friends sing to clear your mind
Seduction of the innocent
[Chorus]
Everybody thinks there's always a reason
Need a reason to cry
You kiss the hand of the man for all seasons
And don't know why

[Bridge]
Say it friend, if you had to do it all over again
Would you know the trickery that he's praying?

[Chorus]
Everybody thinks there's always a reason
Need a reason to cry
You kiss the hand of the man for all seasons
And don't know why

[Outro]
Say it friend, if you had to do it all over again
Would you know the trickery that he's praying?