Songs for the New Depression: It's A Sin To Despair

Well things are looking bad, it’s true, with no end in sight
But that’s no time to give up and say we’ve lost the fight
We can’t know what will happen, but never live in fear
Try to love your fellow man and to be of good cheer

‘Cause it’s a sin, sin, sin to despair
As long as we’re alive we have to care
No matter how bad things get
We’ll all pull through it yet
And it’s a sin, sin, sin to despair

Some folks think that they can do it on their own
Some folks can, but remember that we are not alone
When you see a man is down, know that he’s your brother
The one way that we all can win is if we help each other

‘Cause it’s a sin, sin, sin to despair
Look for that helping hand that might be there
No matter how bad things get
We’ll all pull through it yet
And it’s a sin, sin, sin to despair


Until a man’s been tested he may think that he is strong
But when faced with temptation, he can’t tell right from wrong
No man is so righteous that he knows he’ll never budge
So try to show some kindness and judge as you’d be judged

‘Cause it’s a sin, sin, sin to despair
So try to stay awake and be aware
No matter how bad things get
We’ll all pull through it yet
And it’s a sin, sin, sin to despair