We were brothers just like Kane and Abel Hard times come and go so we're told You took my money, left the pennies on the table Hard times come and go so we're told They are a snake in the grass An owl in the trees And they'll be swoop down upon you And bring you down to your knees I recall these words I was told Hard times come, hard times go But they're harder then they've ever been before I don't know if I can take them anymore We were partners, just like Bonnie and Clyde Hard times come and go so we're told Till I turned around and you were not by my side Hard times come and go so we're told They are a snake in the grass An owl in the trees And they'll be swoop down upon you And bring you down to your knees They are a snake in the grass An owl in the trees And they'll be swoop down upon you And bring you down to your knees