The time has come to get involved, your future is at stake Get out of your old easy chair, Shake off the dreams that kept you there You've got to get on the inside, find out what's going on For if you keep on napping there, your world will not last long The time has come to get involved, don't sit there in the way The world in turmoil, 'Round it spins; as one side loses, one side wins You've got to stand upon your feet while you're still strong and free For if you close your eyes once more, you'll wake up on your knees The time has come to get involved, there is so much to say While soldiers die across the seas, some men cry peace, some victory You must go searching for the truth, the air is filled with lies And if you keep your blinders on, your world is bound to die The time has come to get involved, someone must show the way Now our church is rock 'n' roll; if God is dead, have you a soul You've got to speak out clear and true, stand up for what is right For if you don't get up and go, your day will turn to night The time has come to get involved, the storm howls 'round your door The jungle fast is closing in, Your streets are chocked with hate and sin You must come down out of the clouds, too late to turn away You can no longer put it off, tomorrow is today Today