(Verse)
A child was born in Bethlehem
The son of a steel worker union man
He grew up tall and he grew up strong
And when he came of age, all the steel was gone
Go to China, to Vietnam
There's no mo' steel left in Bethlehem (x2)

(Chorus)
He wants gold
There's no mo' steel left in Bethlehem.
Save our souls
Cos there's no mo' steel left in Bethlehem

(Verse 2)
A reckless kid wants to use his hands
He's got a real quick trigger and some new demands
He grew so fast, and he grew so free
And when he comes around, he finds there's no mo' steel
So shaken, to his knees, He's got the same old rocket 
And a new disease, and he won't take it
On his neck, He's got the red hot whiskey
He's got no respect

(Chorus x2)

(Bridge)
You can put ur faith in the government
But there's no mo' steel left in Bethlehem
Try to get them back, try for reckonin'
But there's no mo' steel left in Bethlehem

(Outro)
He wants gold