A racing stampede Down in the valley The waves are horses made of mercury Our boot so shakin Well timber aching hitter smelter in the pouring rain. The boiling river’s driving me insane The rain gods are calling my name. The end of the world already in sight. Midnight in China We’re struck between the devil and The deep blue sea Heaven! Fire The angels of hell Found their heaven on earth. Caught in ancient China The slaves just pull the ropes A never ding tug of war And the river always wins the game Helter skelter in the pouring rain.