Ever since time began, we’ve seen the persecution of the common man
Because, some people just won’t let you be
It seems they want to pick on you, because THEY don’t agree with what you do
They don’t really want you to be free

Lifestyle choices, or persuasion, there are some that see an occasion
To, come along and give you a hard time
Even though your hurting no one, it seems that there is always someone
Who thinks, that you’re committing a crime

Even though it is God-given, said everyman can have his freedom
They think that they’re above God’s law
And it seems that they believe it, dishing out their bully bullshit
Leaving all good people feeling sore

So when are they gonna…
Let people do what they want to do! Let people do what they want to do!
Why won’t you?
Let people do what they want to do! If they’re not hurting anyone else!
Let people do what they want to do! Let people do what they want to do!
Why don’t you?
Let people do what they want to do! If they’re not hurting anyone else!

Some like to throw their weight around, driving decent people underground
In this world, we see it all the time
They don’t let you have your freedom, but they’re the ones that have the problem
Yet, they’re telling you you’re committing the crime

Bully boys on a mission, administering their prohibition
Ugly thugs hunting in their packs
They like to stand in judgement, and then they like to dish out punishment
Cutting you down with their oppressive axe

I say they have a lot to learn, I wonder if they’d like a turn
To get some back of what they give
We must impress upon them, they have no right to condemn
Everyone must learn to live and let live

Let people do what they want to do! (What do we want?)
Let people do what they want to do! (What do we want?)
Let people do what they want to do! If they’re not hurting anyone else!
Let people do what they want to do! (What do we want?)
Let people do what they want to do! (What do we want?)
Let people do what they want to do! If they’re not hurting anyone else!