Friends gather around
Lend me your ear
I'm willing to speak
Are you willing to hear?

The days seem darker
There's dark clouds in the air
You can feel the fire burning
Catch quickly, nothing's there

    Cry! Cry!
    For this great city
    Cry! Cry!
    For this great city

You wanna be free
Better run for your life
Load every pistol
Sharpen every knife

Knock on the door
And if they won't let you stay
Kick the dust from your shoes
Turn and be on your way

    Cry! Cry!
    For this great city
    Cry! Cry!
    For this great city

Love or lust
The difference isn't clear
With so many devils 
Speaking in your ear

You wann be free
You better run while you can
You'll be shackled and chained
In your promised land
You'll be shackled and chained
In your promised land
You'll be shackled and chained
In your promised land

    Cry! Cry!
    For this great city
    Cry! Cry!
    For this great city

    Cry! (cry!) Cry! (cry!)
    For this great city
    Cry! (cry!) Cry! (cry!)
    For this great city