Verse 1
I heard from the president 
on the evening news.
A message was said the but
words were designed
to confuse.
Yes, you'll be better off -
even if you lose
the power to choose.
For just one day
I'd like to hear some news
that ordinary people could use.

Verse 2
I heard from the president
on the evening news:
a big-hearted offer that
no one's allowed to refuse.
They really want to help you -
even if it surely means
that you will lose.
Cradle to grave,
yeah they build it on your back,
and every day they tighten
the screws...

Chorus
Because
it ain't the abuse of power.
It ain't the abuse of power.
No, it ain't the abuse of power.
It's the power to abuse.

Verse 3
I hear every day
all the plans
on the evening news:
politicians telling us
all the great things
they're gonna do.
Yes, anything you need
'cause they can make
all the laws that they choose.
And I believe it's far past time
to get the peace we seek.
Tell me what we've got to lose...

Chorus
Because
it ain't the abuse of power.
No, it ain't the abuse of power.
No, it ain't the abuse of power.
It's the power to abuse.

It ain't the abuse of power.
It ain't the abuse of power.
No, it ain't the abuse of power.
It's the power to abuse.