Sunday, May 25, 2008

A Hymn for the Campaign

This hymn has been used in presidential campaigns for at least 200 years--or for however long the Democrats have been running. It works for Republicans too, since campaigns are about promises not kept. You only need to change the words a little depending on the syllables in the candidate's surname [I made up that whole introduction, but the next sentence is true]. It's in 4/4 time, one flat. The tune name is Pleading Savior.
    Come You Voters poor and needy,
    Rich and wealthy, sick and sore;
    Obama wants to save you
    full of pity, you're so poor.
    He's not able, he's not able,
    But he's willing, doubt no more.

    Now, you voters, come and welcome
    his free bounty glorify
    True believer it is ignorance
    Every myth that brings you nigh,
    With your money, with your money
    To Obama lies to buy.

    Come you voters oh so weary,
    Bruised and battered, hit the wall--
    If you tarry till you're smarter
    You will never come at all;
    You can't count on hope and change
    So it's Obama in the fall.

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