The saints are marching in and speculations mount
Folks rushin' the banks to empty their accounts
My father is a rich man, I'm his wayward son
The things I've seen past the bridge I gotta tell someone
Every time I hear your voice I just want to sing
Could be about war or love or any other thing
I've got a heavy load, like every other thief
You make me want to set it down and get me some relief
The saints are marching in I'm standing at your gate
I'll ask for your hand tonight, I hope it's not too late
On the banks of fortune, pockets full of shame
I had a few quick fixes but trouble knew my name
They don't have the laws yet for these modern crimes
But I'll make a promise in uncertain times
I've got an engine built for ruthless terrain
The course of things about to change, the sky's full of rain
The saints are marching in, I got my eye on you
I don't know what you're thinking, but you're eyeing me too
Anyone with eyes could see, the evening's drying nigh
If I hurt your feelings love, I apologize
I'm gearing up for battle there's nothing else to do
It's not the winning kind, it's the kind you lose
The saints are marching in and rumors spreading out
Put your dancing shoes on it's time to twist and shout
The moon is red the stars are falling
Can't deny the trumpets calling
I can see the saints come marching
It's our time to sing