Four is a magic number But then again so is five There's a sinking sinner in your gutter He's the happiest man alive Every time I sit you down To tell you, "Search your soul" For safety sake, remember please This boy, he don't know And the cross is a sacred symbol But then again so is the fish And the priest who makes you tremble Prays for stars on which to wish Every time I sit you down To show what must be shown For safety sake, remember please None of it is really known Earth is a mystery mother But then again so is mom Jesus didn't go no further Than any Harry, Dick or Tom Every time I sit you down To tell you what is true For safety sake, remember please I would shut up if I knew