She was heavy with child, he had a hungry look
They were out on the road just waitin to be took
And I wasnt much better, all I owned in a sack
But I had enough street smarts to watch my back
And he asked me if I knew a place they could go
To keep from the wind, away from the rain and the drivin snow
He said Im good with my hands, I can work my way
But I dont know a soul hear, theres not much I can pay
I just shook my head and all I could say was
Dont be surprised when they turn you away
I said your child will be born to a heartless place
If he tries to do good, theyll just spit in his face
He might heal the sick, make a lame man walk
Draw big crowds of people to hear his talk
But hed make rich men nervous, theyd take him away
Put him on trial, and twist his words just to make make him pay
He might be humble, the gentlest around
But that wont stop some men from puttin him down
You see I dont have much faith in people these days
So dont be surprised if they turn him away
I guess someday maybe Rome will fall
Peace could live inside Jerusalems walls
Men will succeed at lots of things they try
Grow food in the desert, even learn how to fly
In two thousand years theyll look back on our day
And study about us, wonder how in the world we could live this way
But the more things change the more they stay the same
Men will never give up their hurtful games
A few will stand tall, a few will walk straight
But most of us will fall to the fear and hate
I guess at the time it didnt seem so odd
But that was Joseph and Mary, the mother of God
I wouldnt change a word if I saw them today
And I wouldnt be surprised if they turned them away
He said Im good with my hands, I can work my way
But I dont know a soul hear, theres not much I can pay
I just shook my head and all I could say was
Dont be surprised when they turn you away