Shakey Graves - Christopher Columbus lyrics

[Verse 1] The problem with me Is that I am sick in the heart Desperate for loving But too scared to start But even Willy is free From this young fantasy That old Walt Disney promise That's a-pulling at me [Verse 2] In this day and age There's a prophet I know Well she comes to my doorstep And opens her coat She's dealing the prayers that I need the most But three-hundred dollars is a-cutting it close [Chorus:] Gold can buy anything these days You know that it's true Everyone tries, but they've all got a price Yeah, even you Go roam for the one that will tell you that your money's no good Pin them down and marry them on the spot I swear to Jesus I would [Verse 3] It seems love is the ship that sailed to search For that promised new land to be claimed by the church And glory is the story we hear through the vine But history omits all them lovers who died And they cry "save me! Please save me! Save my poor sober frame" We all march march religiously in this young lover's parade Armed to the teeth to attract anyone who'll oblige [Chorus:] Gold can buy anything these days You know that it's true Everyone tries, but they've all got a price Yeah, even you Go roam for the one that will tell you your money's no good Pin them down and marry them on the spot I swear to Jesus you should