a shake of the tin

the money drops in, but is it a sin

you''re standing in rags

you''re selling your flags

but who gets the dough at the end of the day

we saw your drop-dead fancy wheels

your little house up on the hill

but when your conscience pricks

a little sacrifice sweetens the pill



so keep your hands in your pockets

charity begins at home

keep your hands in your pockets

charity won''t leave you alone



we take to the stage

the audience rave, we''re doing our bit

a heavenly cast, a blast from the past

there''s a song to be sung, will it make number one

we wanna see your money roll

but our eyes are on the hall of fame

''cos business is business

and hits are the name of the game



so keep your hands in your pockets

charity begins at home

keep your hands in your pockets

charity won''t leave you alone



everywhere that we turn

there are mouths to be fed

how can we sleep

the battle goes on while we''re

safe in our beds

so don''t turn away

no don''t turn away



your doors are locked

you switch on the box to take in a show

you think that you''re safe

but here comes that face

and wouldn''t you know it''s that message again

they want to take your plastic cash

your hand reaches out to the phone

keep your hands in your pockets

charity begins at home



keep your hands in your pockets

charity begins at home

keep your hands in your pockets

charity won''t leave you alone



everywhere that we turn

there are mouths to be fed

how can we sleep

the battle goes on while we''re

safe in our beds

so don''t turn away

no don''t turn away



keep your hands in your pockets

charity begins at home

keep your hands in your pockets

charity won''t leave you alone

[repeat 5x]