Ronnie Goes To Heaven

E C Oh, Lord, I see a light G I hear broad gates throwing back their bolts D Feel arms of welcome open wide E C Oh, Lord, the light is so bright G And I don't know what it means D I don't know what it means E C It means rows of shiny fighter jets G D And shelves for Nancy's china sets E C D BODs and candy jars and war (bloody war) And so much more E C Oh, Lord, you are too good to me G Your hands are warm and your grip is firm D Your light is so bright that I can't see E C Oh, Lord, is this the promised land? G I pray that you will lead the way D And hold on tightly to my hand E C Believe me, son, I'll hold you tight G D And guide you through the blinding light E C To the death of all the union shops G D And a noose for Mikhail Gorbachev E C G D Our streets are free from pesky beggars E C G D You'll dine with Marcos and Noriega E C G D E C Your slickest schemes and your darkest dreams are coming true G D You're gonna get what you deserve E C Oh, Lord, the light's so bright G I don't mean to criticize D But it's really starting to hurt my eyes E C Oh, Lord, your grip is just a little too tight G If you could loosen it just a touch D You don't have to be so rough E C G D "Rough," you say? You've made my day E C G D Wait'll you see what's on the way E C G D Welfare cuts and Contra funding E C G D Gonna learn you, boy, about pain and suffering G D C Oh no, what's happening? G D C No, no, it's all a bad dream G D C My God, what have I done? E D Something has gone wrong G D C Yes, yes, it's all as planned G D C Ron my boy you are now a man G D C You'll learn and burn anew each day E D To the deepest rungs away E And Heaven's grace may trickle down someday C Oh, Lord, how could I have been so wrong? G D My father weren't you with me all along? E C Oh, Lord, I want to go back G Purge memory k**l history D Dream unilateral attack E C Hush, my son, you have done me so proud G Smiling simpering sold my bag D Across your nation raised my flag E C My son, now off to bed with you G I'll wake you when the others have arrived It won't be long now E C G D They will follow you They will follow you E C Hello, John Paul, it's been too long G D It's really great that you've come along They will follow you E C Mr. Falwell, what a surprise G D Settle in and dry your eyes They will follow you E C Maggie, Henry, Mommy dear G D E Welcome home, there's room for many more