At the first sign of hardship, many bite the hand that feeds And when there's trouble, oh, they simply cut and run And when there's fear, a man will slit the throat of his neighbor In a desperate search for comfort and love Don't tear us apart (x4) Will you show us, some hidin' in this trouble, here where it starts You won't tear us apart? When your spirits are down and you've lost your way And man's character once again falls on it's face Will somebody please come Aid those helpless in need And renew our faith in this human race Don't tear us apart (x4) Will you show us, some hidin' in this trouble, here where it starts You won't tear us apart? Don't tear us apart You gotta show some heart Don't tear us apart You gotta show some heart At the first sign of hardship, many bite the hand that feeds And when there's trouble, oh, they simply cut and run And when there's fear, a man will slit the throat of his neighbor In a desperate search for comfort and love Don't tear us apart (x4) Will you show us, some hidin' in this trouble, here where it starts You won't tear us apart?