The wheelbarrow’s fallenLook at my handsThey’ve found some surplus, cheaper handsRubbing palms and pick and choose,who will they choose? Here is the news.Look at that building, look at this manHaloed and whitewashedGone to find a cheaper handhe’ll offer a pound, offer a pound.Green grow the rushes goGreen grow the rushes goGreen grow the rushes goThe compass points the workers homePay for your freedom, find another gateGuilt by associate, the rushes wilted a long time agoGuilty as you goStay off that highway, word is it’s not so safeThe grasses that hide the greenbackThe amber waves of gain againThe amber waves of gainGreen grow the rushes goGreen grow the rushes goGreen grow the rushes go
The compass points the workers home