If you wake up and feel unamused by the birds and their chirping Why bother pretending they're welcome? Just to spare their feelings? Mercy, Mercy, Mercy I say who needs it Mercy, Mercy, Mercy Oh, who cares? If you've sat down, to inspect mess on your table and shuddered Why not just abuse the waitress 'til you've regained hunger? Mercy, Mercy, Mercy I say who needs it Mercy, Mercy, Mercy Oh, who cares? If you find out, the woman you've drowned does not float like a mallard Why bother clearing her name? It won't wring out the water Mercy, Mercy, Mercy I say who needs it Mercy, Mercy, Mercy Oh, who cares?