I am the preacher shouting out the news I am the juke joint stomper playing the blues I am the holy roller giving Jesus my cares I am the candyman pushing my wares I am the cowboy branding my steers I am the cherokee brave on the trail of tears I am the master, whip in my hand I am the slave from a distant land After all is said and done With my maker I am one I am the okie on a dusty road I am the banker with the tailor-made clothes I am the hobo in a cold boxcar I am the railroad baron with the long cigar I am the ghettho brother 'bout to lose his lease I am the landlord cutting off the heat I am the prisoner playing cards I am the warden looking out on the yard After all is said and done With my maker I am one I am the doctor saving the sick I am the junkie craving a fix I am the homeless child on the street so mean I am the moviestar on the silverscreen I am the champion on the finish line I am the beggar holding up the sign I am the rookie trying to make to the hall of fame I am the gangster fixing the game After all is said and done With my maker I am one After all is said and done With my maker I am one