Mose Allison - The Way of the World lyrics

I've heard cries and whispers Like a storm up in the pines Seen fires set up on a house Like angry kudzu vines Seen grown men on their knees But that story's old as time It's just the way of the world I've heard every battle Is the one to end all war Seen thousand fall in line And never know what for And still our greatest fear Is just that knock upon the door It's just the way of the world Is there any difference In the sun that climbs or falls Or in tryin' to get in or out When facin' down a wall? I just know I must get over As somehow must we all It's just the way of the world It's just the way of the world