Tonight theyre shutting down the borders
And they boarded up the schools
Small towns are rolling up their sidewalks
One last paycheck coming through
I know youre feeling kind of nervous
Were all a little bit confused
Nothings the same this aint a game
We gotta make it through

As we wave outside the window
Older loved ones stay inside
Moms and babies blowing kisses
May be saving someones life
They had to cancel graduation
It aint fair to Skype the prom
Our kids sit home in isolation
TV news is always on

When you cant do what you do
You do what you can
This aint my prayer its just a thought
Im wanting to send
Round here we bend but dont break
Down here we all understand
When you cant do what you do
You do what you can

The chicken farm from Arkansas
Bought workers PPE
Not before 500 more
Had succumbed to this disease
Honest men and honest women
Working for an honest wage
I got a hundred point one fever
And we still got bills to pay

When you cant do what you do

You do what you can
This aint my prayer its just a thought
Im wanting to send
Round here we bend but dont break
Down here we all understand
When you cant do what you do
You do what you can

They built a hospital on East Meadow
In Central Park last night
Doctors nurses truckers grocery store
Clerks manning the front lines
I saw a Red Cross on the Hudson
They turned off the Broadway lights
Another ambulance screams by (screams by)
If by the grace of God go I

Although Ill keep my social distance
What this world needs is a hug
Until we find the vaccination
Theres no substitute for love
So love yourself and love your family
Love your neighbor and your friend
Aint it time we loved the stranger
Theyre just a friend you aint met yet
Oh

When you cant do what you do
You do what you can (do what you can)
This aint my prayer its just a thought
Im wanting to send
Round here we bend but dont break
Down here we all understand
When you cant do what you do
You do what you can
When you cant do what you do
You do what you can