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[ti:Politics-From 1949 Show “Texas, Li’l Darlin“] |
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[ar:Bob Crosby] |
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[al:Bob Crosby And The Bobcats: The Complete Standard Transcriptions] |
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If you can raise the flag and wave her |
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Never grant a favor |
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Smile and tell them maybe |
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Always kiss the baby, |
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Give the kid a locket out of daddy's pocket |
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Have him thank you for the crime |
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My friends the practice you're indulging in is politics |
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Yes, it's politics, simply politics. |
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You pay a fella seven dollars and he kicks back six |
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You're in politics every time. |
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If you can please the big employers and the workers' lawyers |
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Keep them busy fighting while the fish are biting |
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Don't improve conditions 'cept for politicians |
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Then demand a little fee. |
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My boy the papers have a name for it it's politics, |
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Yes it's politics,filthy politics. |
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If you can treat the general public like a bunch of hicks |
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You're in politics, yes sir ree! |
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You must be either high or lofty,or a regular softy, |
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Smart administrator,or a second rater, |
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Stern and super human,or like Harry Truman |
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Then you really make it pay. |
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The occupation that's designed for you is politics. |
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Often called a fix, but it's politics. |
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If you can mingle with the Dutchmen and the Irish mix |
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You're in politics, what the heck? |
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You spell it P O L I T I C S. |
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"My platform is a chicken for every pot!" |
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That's politics, what the heck? |
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