R.E.M. — Green Grow the Rushes

[Verse 1] The wheelbarrow's fallen Look at my hands They've found some surplus cheaper hands Rubbing palms and pick and choose Who will they choose? Here is the news [Verse 2] Look at that building Look at this man Haloed and whitewashed Gone to find a cheaper hand He'll offer a pound Offer a pound [Chorus] Green grow the rushes go Green grow the rushes go Green grow the rushes go The compass points the workers home [Verse 3] Pay for your freedom Or find another gate Guilt by associate The rushes wilted a long time ago Guilty as you go [Verse 4] Stay off that highway Word is, it's not so safe The grasses that hide the greenback The amber waves of gain again The amber waves of grain [Chorus] Green grow the rushes go Green grow the rushes go Green grow the rushes go The compass points the workers home [Outro] La-la-la la la lye (Green grow the rushes go) La-la-la la la lye (Green grow the rushes go) La-la-la la la lye (Green grow the rushes go) [Outro] La-la-la la la lye (Green grow the rushes go) La-la-la la la lye (Green grow the rushes go) La-la-la la la lye (Green grow the rushes go)