Don't Be Denied

When I was a young boy

My mama said to me

"Your daddy's leavin' home today

I think he's gone to stay"

We packed up all our bags

And drove out to Winnipeg

When we got to Winnipeg

I checked in to school

I wore white bucks on my feet

When I learned the golden rule

The punches came fast and hard

Lying on my back in the school yard

Don't be denied, don't be denied

Don't be denied, don't be denied

Don't be denied, don't be denied

Well, pretty soon I met a friend

He played guitar

We used to sit on the steps at school

And dream of being stars

We started a band

We played all night

Don't be denied, don't be denied

Don't be denied, don't be denied

Don't be denied, don't be denied

The businessmen crowded around

They came to hear the golden sound

There we were on the Sunset Strip

Playing our songs for the highest bid

We played all night

The price was right

Don't be denied, no, don't be denied

Don't be denied, don't be denied

Don't be denied, don't be denied

Well, all that glitters isn't gold

I know you heard that story told

And I'm a pauper in a naked disguise

A millionaire through a business man's eyes

Oh, friend of mind

Don't be denied