I was sittin' in a crummy movie With my hands on my chin All the violence that occurs Seems like we never win Love and mercy, that's what you need tonight So love and mercy to you and your friends tonight I was lying in my room And the news came on TV A lotta people out there hurtin' And it really scares me Love and mercy, that's what you need tonight Love and mercy to you and your friends tonight I was standing in a bar And watching all the people there Oh, the loneliness in this world Well it's just not fair Hey, love and mercy, that's what we need tonight So love and mercy to you and your friends tonight Love and mercy, that's what you need tonight Love and mercy tonight Love and mercy tonight