Why, why
Why do the wicked ones rule?
Why, why
Why do the wicked ones rule?

Their ways of cheating people, is very cruel
I watch with anger, each day by day
As police and military, have their way

Oh, why, why
Why do the wicked ones rule? I say
Why, why
Why do the wicked ones rule?

I escape from the hustle of the city, into the hills
Where you find life's quieter and seal
I've time to realize to myself
How beautiful, this world could be
If man could only learn to live in harmony

Oh, why, why
Why do the wicked ones rule? I say
Why, why
Why do the wicked ones rule?

Why, why
Why do the wicked ones rule?
Why, why
Why do the wicked ones rule?

Oh, why should I and I be oppressed
Just because we're differently dressed
They say that nature is too wild
They say we're talking like a child

Oh, why, why
Why do the wicked ones rule? I plead
Why, why
Why do the wicked ones rule?

Why, why
Why do the wicked ones rule our world?
They rule our world
They spoil our world
They rule our world
Oh, we're ruled by the devil
I say we're ruled by the devil

Why, why
Why do the wicked ones rule? I cry
Why, why