Mercy, have mercy on me, 
America you won't get no mercy.
 
Mercy, have mercy on me, America,
do you believe in mercy?

Penance, I got a penance, but I got no God,
so I won't get no mercy.
Money, just makes you hungry.
America, there's your god…

I'm a lover like no other,
know how to get down on my knees, beggin,
till the morning sings.
Even if I board your ship, saunter up with a swollen
lip, bleary eyed and talkin' [bad word]  easily we could lose our grip.
So mercy, mercy,
tell the whole world your wide story.

Mercy mercy, here's another allegory.
Mercy mercy, Lord Lord have mercy