[Verse 1] Those poor people Living hand To someone else’s mouth Lip service with a smile Laughing all the way to the bank Robbing Peter To pay Paul and Mary [Pre-Chorus] It’s not illegal If the President does it In plain sight A billion-dollar crime Is easier to justify From the inside [Chorus] That's Close enough For government work Black and white Collar blind Tipping the scales in your favor Not recognizing Yourself in the mirror That's Close enough For government work [Verse 2] You make it look too easy But it’s not pretty Being on the business end Of the equation Adding insult to injury Diminishing returns [Pre-Chorus 2] That’s gonna leave a mark On your permanent record Bait and switch Scratch and sniff [Chorus] That's Close enough For government work Black and white Collar blind Tipping the scales in your favor Not recognizing Yourself in the mirror That's Close enough For government work [Bridge] Kiss the ring Buys you anything The devil’s bargain Is in the details Kiss the ring Buys you anything That's Close enough For government work [Final Chorus] That's Close enough For government work In plain sight A billion-dollar crime Black and white Collar blind Is easier to justify From the inside [Outro] That's Close enough for Government Work Check yourself in the mirror Objects may be closer Than they appear That's Close enough for Government Work
