And now we already have a song written for the occasion by John Dengate - our most brilliant writer of political parodies, who has never been slow in seizing any opportunity that presents itself. Here it is - hot off the press!


ADIEU JOHN - (TUNE: Cockles and Mussels) - John Dengate

He lost the election, he suffered rejection
The polling booths ran with the Liberals' blood
His grip has been broken, the people have spoken
So cry, John, good bye, John…
We'll try Kevin Rudd.

As fast as you please, John, hand over the keys, John,
Be on your way and don't loiter my son.
Off through the back gate, for you've got the sack, mate…
Adieu, John, shoot through, John,
Your day it is done.

Your ego's diminished, your tenure is finished
So best find a pub and sneak in and get pissed.
Drink yourself silly far from Kirribilli ­
Yes sob, John, your job's gone
And you won't be missed.

You cheated and blustered, you could not be trusted
You pushed us too far with your devious lies,
You're finished, you're dead, mate, so cover your head, mate
Go, John, lie low, John
Assume a disguise.

He lost the election, he suffered rejection
The polling booths ran with the Liberals' blood
His grip has been broken, the people have spoken
So cry, John, good bye, John…
We'll try Kevin Rudd.