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A Soapbox Opera

Supertramp

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A Soapbox Opera - Roger Hodgson (Supertramp) Writer and Composer

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Supertramp

Performer

Roger Hodgson

Vocals

Bob C. Benberg

Drums

Dougie Thomson

Bass Guitar

John Helliwell

Vocals

Rick Davies

Keyboards

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Roger Hodgson

Composer

Rick Davies

Composer

Richard Anthony Hewson

Richard Anthony Hewson

Arranger

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Supertramp

Producer

Ken Scott

Producer

Ed Thacker

Engineer

John Jansen

Engineer

William Reid-Dick

William Reid-Dick

Engineer

Fabio Nicoli

Graphic Design

Paul Wakefield

Graphic Design

Dick Ward

Graphic Design

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

I hear only what I want to hear

But I have to believe in somethin'

Have to believe just one thing

[Verse 2]

I said, Father Washington, you're all mixed up

Collectin' sinners in an old tin cup

Well, spare a listen for a restless fool

There's somethin' missing when I need your rule

[Verse 3]

Well, hey, there, you tell me you're a holy man

But although I am just a beginner

Oh, I don't see you as a winner

[Verse 4]

I said, Sister Robinson, you're all washed up

Collectin' teardrops in a paper cup

If I could tell you what you need to know

If I could help you to get on with the show

[Verse 5]

But reverend Ebenezer

There's a storm in my head

Makes me think what you said

Just wasn't true

So what am I to do?

(Well, what is he to do?)

Oh, what is there to do?

Whoa, whoa, whoa

[Verse 6]

All things bright and beautiful

All creatures great and small

All things wise and wonderful

The Lord, God, made them all

[Verse 7]

Mary, oh, tell me what I'm livin' for

'Cause I feel like I'm tossed in the river

Have you a son to deliver?

[Verse 8]

I said, Father Washington, you're all mixed up

Collectin' sinners in an old tin cup

You tell the children what they need to know

But will they listen when it's time to go?

Oh, Sister Robinson, you're all washed up

Collectin' teardrops in a paper cup

Can someone tell me what I need to know?

Can someone help me to get on with the show?

Written by: Rick Davies, Roger Hodgson

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