Hello all,

I usually lurk on the Cat, but I have something I want to post. I am not sure if this is appropriate to post on the regular music section or not, so I am erring on the side of caution and posting this on the BS side, where I have seen other political posts. I am a Vermonter and really excited about Gov. Dean's candidacy. In fact I have not been so motivated since 1968 when I went door to door for Gene McCarthy. Anyway, since the Governor is running as an old-style Democrat, I decided that he needs an old-style Democrat campaign song. I can think of no finer tune to use than the old Joe Hill, I.W.W. song 'The Preacher and the Slave, or Pie in the Sky.' What do you think? I have written three verses, and hope there will be others written. Here it is:

                                Dean's the One
                Sung to the tune of 'The Preacher and the Slave', or 'Pie in the Sky'
                                By Joe Hill

Republicans come out every night.
Try and tell us what's wrong and what's right.
Gather round if you hold the truth dear.
I have news that will make you cheer.

Chorus:
Howard Dean is the one.
He's the man who can get the job done.
Share the dream. Vote for Dean.
Take America back, our time's come. (shout) Dean's the One!

If you'd rather have butter than guns,
Come along, join us now, share our love.
When we all come together and sing,
In our voices I hear freedom ring.

Chorus

Democrats of our country unite.
Side by side for the truth we will fight.
When the White House and the Congress we have gained,
To the world we will sing this refrain:

Last chorus:
Howard Dean is the one.
He's our man and we got our job done.
This land is yours, and it's mine.
Now America's back. Our time's come. (shout) Dean's the one!