The Mormons are at the door The sinners at the gates Jesus Christ is hitching rides Across the Great Lake States Opening Wal-Mart stores Greeting people at the doors Hey, hey, welcome to our discount days Here we go Into the afterglow Here we go Into the afterglow Lookin' back on brighter days Ever since the reformation I've been uneasy, John There's just so many sides to hate I forgot which side I'm on The pilgrims and the pioneers Are coming home to rousing cheers Everybody loves the hometown team Here we go Into the afterglow Here we go Into the afterglow Lookin' back on brighter days Here we go Into the afterglow Here we go Into the afterglow Everything'll be okay Well, I don't know, but I've been told Heaven is paved with faith in gold And we can't get enough Sun's behind a barbed-wire fence The day is in a jar Put it up with all your stuff And take down your guitar Sing to me a sweeter song Let me know that I belong All I need's a pretty melody Here we go Into the afterglow Here we go Into the afterglow Lookin' back on brighter days Here we go Into the afterglow Here we go Into the afterglow Everything'll be okay Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh