xIN FLORIDA
By Tom Paxton
Tabbed by Jean-David (14th of february 2006)
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Folks in Florida cast their votes
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As all good citizens do
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In West Palm Beach, the ballots read
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'To vote for One, punch Two
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And once you've punched it, punch it again,
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And give it another good push
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You thought you voted for Gore, surprise!!
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You cast your ballot for Bush.'
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In Florida the sun is shining
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It's early bird dining
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And early to bed
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The Republicans said: “Stop the counting”
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Gore's total is mounting
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Let's quit while we're ahead
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Katherine Harris hit the switch
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Saying, 'This vote's certified
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Off the Democrats went to court
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Like hell the Republicans cried
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A hundred million votes were cast
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Including yours and mine
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But in the end the only ones
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That counted numbered nine
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The boys and girls in black robes met
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And held a tug of war
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And when they cast their votes at last
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Bush won it, 5 to 4
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Five judges selected the president
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Five judges had their way
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And I expect they'll all retire
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To Florida some day
