I got troubles, you got troubles All God's children got troubles Livin' in bad water, (bad water) (Tryin' to roll all over me) (Bad water, bad water ooooh) (Tell me why won't you set me free) You know I'm tryin' to make it But it's so hard to take it I don't mind tellin' you Well, I don't mind tellin' you Taxes are overated My money's disentergrated And, right now, I'm just goin' through Nothin' but, bad water, bad water Tryin' to roll all over me, oooh (Bad water, bad water ooooh) Tell me why won't you set me free I need some consolation To ease my situtation You know, the confusion just won't stop I find myself alone With the shoes that I have on I'm all wet, from bottom to top I'm walkin' through, bad water, (bad water) Tryin' to roll all over me, help me (Bad water, bad water ooooh) Tell me why won't you set me free We started this decision To find a quick prevention Why don't ya'll lend a helping hand Instead of shoutin' and screamin' Let's plan instead of dreamin' So the world will understand Oh, stop with this bad water, (bad water) Tryin' to roll all over me, I'll fix it (Bad water, bad water ooooh) Tell me why won't you set me free Oh, let's stop and fish (Bad water, bad water)