1st verse
Ever see that damn thing, that burned out shell
For a little while that trailer must a seemed like hell
Chorus
If kerosene works why not gasoline
If kerosene works why not gasoline
2nd verse
Kids wore rags, he never worked too much
Who's the judge to decide how this world can punish
Chorus
If kerosene works why not gasoline
If kerosene works why not gasoline
3rd verse
Now the welfare check won't pay for the electricty
wonder who the jury was decided they were all guilty
Chorus
If kerosene works why not gasoline
If kerosene works why not gasoline
4th verse
Fire started 'bout 3am you know none of 'em would survive
They hated that goddamn trailer so it burnt 'em up alive
Chorus
If kerosene works why not gasoline
If kerosene works why not gasoline
5th verse
In a pure perfect world that tells no lies,
Burn you down you try to... improvise
Chorus
If kerosene works why not gasoline
If kerosene works why not gasoline
If kerosene works why not gasoline
If kerosene works why not gasoline