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Thread #53263 Message #873101
Posted By: Cornflake
23-Jan-03 - 02:50 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: If you're happy and you know... (antiwar)
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: If you're happy and you know... (antiwar)
My group modified the song somewhat by adding a bridge and tinkering with the lyrics. When we played it, about two-thirds of the audience loved it and about one-third hated us. Here's the variant for what it's worth.
When the corporate scandals grow, bomb Iraq When your ties to Enron show, bomb Iraq When you sense dissatisfaction Give the voters a distraction With some military action--bomb Iraq
If Dakota's short of rain, bomb Iraq Blame pollution on Hussein, bomb Iraq When recession is full-blown And stocks are sinking like a stone Think with your testosterone--bomb Iraq
Bridge And if reporters question you about tariffs or Peru And you've no idea what the answer is Do not fret, just stay calm Change the subject to Saddam And how your weapon's bigger than his
Do a favor for your dad, bomb Iraq Seems he's still a little mad so bomb Iraq You can settle an old score If you send our kids to war Hey, no need to ask what for--bomb Iraq
This song can't be sung enough or in enough versions to suit me.