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GREEN RIVER
(Eddie Cantor and Van & Schenk)

Since the couyntry's turned prohibitin, I've been in a bad condition
Every soft drink that I try just makes me want to cry
Take it back from whence it came, all your drinks are much the same
I tried one here today, and believe me whan I say:

cho: For a drink that's fine without a kick, Oh, Green River
It's the only drink that does the trick, just Green River
Has others beat a mile, makes drinking worth while
And if you want to wear a little smile, try Green River.
If your girl gives you the sack, try Green River
You will surely win her back, it's grand, now understand
That rich man, poor man, beggarman, thief
Doctor, lawyer, Indian chief
Once they drink it, they all think it
The best drink in the land

When the cannons stopped their thundering, everybody started wondering
How the treaty would be signed, that was on our mind
Wilson soon forgot his "Wilson," Haig forgot his "Haig and Haig"
Foch said, "No more Rhine wine, listen boys before we sign:


Words by Eddie Cantor Music by Van & Schenk, 1920)
Source: Levy Sheet Music Library

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