Wipe Away the Evil

You're standin' 'round here grumblin' with your big mouth hangin' out

You're fussin' and you're mumblin' while your future is in doubt

Your mouth is runnin' faster while your mind is runnin' late

A man that's got ambition just ain't got to time to hate

Why don't you wipe away the evil

And let the good shine through? (Uh huh)

You're hangin' 'round the pool room, you ain't got nowhere to go

You're preachin' hate your brother when you really ought to know

A man is just a man and we are all put here to learn

You give a little love and you will get some in return

Why don't you wipe away the evil

And let the good shine through? (Mmm hmm)

Well, you can't blame nobody if your future's looking dim

Your pocketbook is empty and your hopes are mighty slim

Just make yourself a promise that you know you're gonna keep

And have a strong conviction that you know goes way down deep

Why don't you wipe away the evil

And let the good shine through? (Mmm hmm)

Well, get yourself together so you'll know just what to do

Just make yourself a blueprint and you'll surely see it through

A man without a plan is like a ship without a sail

Ain't got nowhere to go so you know he's got to fail

Why don't you wipe away the evil

And let the good shine through? (Mmm hmm)