[Verse 1]
I got lost in the backstreets
Trying to get here tonight
The police were asking questions
They took me to the wrong place twice
I even lost my passport
And I forgot my name and town
But now I'm here by the water
Put the money down

[Chorus]
Before I walk on the water
Put the money down, down, down
There are bands killing chickens
My hero's getting pushed around, 'round, 'round
I don't know if I trust you
As you try to shoot me down
Before I walk on the water
Put the money down, down, down
Put the money down!

[Bridge]
'Twas a beautiful day in Columbus when the fences fell
But the five loaves and the fishes ain't gonna be much help
I got a hungry juggler here who wants to keep ahead
Before he walks the water he wants his bread!
[Verse 2]
Take a glass of the dark brown ale
And a purple pill
If the ale don't get you too
You sure as hell the pill will
Oh mommy, mommy, please may I go downtown?
He's gonna walk on the water
Put the money down
Put it down!

[Chorus]

[Outro]
In a tin cup!
[ad-lib to fade]