Old worn-out jeans aren't thrown away
A damaged book is repaired
A failed photo is looked at
And a dried flower is lamented over
For love or mercy's sake
Oh oh oh for love or mercy's sake
A broken tree isn't laughed at
A burnt land is watered
A fallen bird is picked up
A dog without a collar is welcomed
For love or mercy's sake
Oh oh oh for love or mercy's sake
A fallen boxer is helped back up
A condemned person is blindfolded
A killed enemy is buried
An injured horse is destroyed
For love or mercy's sake
Oh oh oh for love or mercy's sake
So, you, you who've loved me
You who know that I am hurt
That without you, without you, my life is a wreck
On my knees, I've come to pray you
Mercy, have mercy
Oh oh oh for love or mercy's sake
Oh oh oh for love ... or mercy's sake