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We’re Running Out Of Time
(sung to the tune “Love Potion Number Nine”)

I took my troubles to the GOP.
It ain’t the Whitehouse that it used to be.
Arsenic in the water isn’t such a crime.
That potion’s in the ocean and
We’re running out of time.
Money for missiles and for Star Wars too.
Defense contractors know what’s best for you.
Your education isn’t worth a dime, but
We’re building more prisons and
Running out of time.

[Chorus One]
You wonder what is going on on Capital Hill.
The pigs are at the trough and they are having their fill
And everybody knows who has to swallow that pill.
This can’t go on forever although they think it will.
Treaties are broken, but we don’t care.
Pollute the water and control the air, and
Punish countries getting out of line.
The planet will survive it, but
We’re running out of time.

[Chorus Two]
The leaders of this country tell you that it ain’t so,
The world has grown impatient of the tricks that we throw.
When you learn what’s going on and where it will go,
Will you join the fight or pretend you don't know that . . .
Treaties are broken and we don’t care.
Pollute the water and control the air and
Punish the people getting out of line.
Decisions will be made, but
We’re running out of time.

Joel landy, ©, 2001
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