THE RIGHT-WING BOLERO

THE RIGHT-WING BOLERO
(Ravel’s Bolero)

(bum-du-du-du-dum dumdumdum)
(bum-du-du-du-dum dumdumdum)

We veto everything Obama desires
It’s a very simple creed
No is the only word we need
We just say no, as Nancy Reagan said
Every night in be-ed.
We don’t need to come up with a feasible bill
Just shake our heads and get with the drill
We tell ‘em no, it’s such a thrill!
(bum-du-du-du-dum dumdumdum, etc.)
We mutter “filibuster” and they collapse
We just laugh and drink our tea
They’re nuts to think we would agree.
We’ll sink Obama and his liberals
In the deep blue se-ea.
Though by hook and crook, their commie health plan got by
We’ll wring it out until it runs dry
Some will sicken and die . . . .
Get over it!
(bum-du-du-du-dum dumdumdum, etc.)
We stick together cause we don’t dare to stray
If you’re tempted to desert
You’re very likely to get hurt
The Grand Old Party hates a moderate
You could lose your shi-irt.
Though there may be times when you believe we are wrong
Forget your scruples, follow along,
We will all sing our
filibuster song (bum, etc.)

No, no no no no no no no no no no
Nay, nay nay nay nay nay nay
No never never never nay,
No no no no no no no nevermore
Nein, nein nein nein nein!
Nyet nyet nyet nyet nyet nyet nyet nyet nyet nyet nyet nyet
No soap, no chance, no way and no sweat
All for one, one for all–
Now let us pray.

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