Here is something written by a person called Hben; he has given permission to post his lyrics over the internet. The song is Rick Nelson’s Garden Party. I’d like Rush to use it on his show. It’s pretty good.
Tea Party
Lyrics by Hben
I went to a tea party to reminisce with my old friends
A chance to share old memories of liberty again
When I got to America’s party, we all still knew “her” name
But no one recognized “her”, she didn’t look the same
CHORUS
But it’s all right now, we learned our lesson well
You see, ya can’t please the liberals, so keep ringing the Liberty Bell
People came from miles around, everyone was there
I thought I saw an elephant, there was magic in the air
And over in the corner, much to my surprise
Republicans with Reagan Democrats opening up their eyes
CHORUS
But it’s all right now, we learned our lesson well
You see, ya can’t please the liberals, so keep ringing the Liberty Bell
lott-in-dah-dah-dah, lot-in-dah-dah-dah
Played them all the old songs, by Jefferson & all his friends
They all cheered the message, “Hope & Change are about to end”
We said hello to the Constitution, she belongs to me
When we sang the songs of Liberty, it was time to leave
CHORUS
But it’s all right now, we learned our lesson well
You see, ya can’t please the liberals, so keep ringing the Liberty Bell
lot-dah-dah-dah (lot-dah-dah-dah)
lot-in-dah-dah-dah
Someone opened up a closet door and out stepped Sarah P.
Preachin’ the truth and a-ringin’ the bell of Lady Liberty
If libs like the “Obamanation”, they’ll need much more than luck
But as for me, give me Liberty, not a Government Motors truck.
CHORUS
But it’s all right now, we learned our lesson well
You see, ya can’t please the liberals, so keep ringing the Liberty Bell
lot-dah-dah-dah (lot-dah-dah-dah)
lot-in-dah-dah-dah
CHORUS
And it’s all right now, we learned our lesson well
You see, ya can’t please the liberals, so keep ringing the Liberty Bell
Pretty good, though the singer would have to be careful how it scans against the original.
Oh yeah. The old “Garden Party.” Good one.
There was a change to the following verse as the author didn’t realize the implication of “closet door”.
Someone opened up a closet door and out stepped Sarah P.
Preachin’ the truth and a-ringin’ the bell of Lady Liberty
If libs like the “Obamanation”, they’ll need much more than luck
But as for me, give me Liberty, not a Government Motors truck.
Closet door is now changed to “Freedom’s door”.
Someone opened up Freedom’s door and out stepped Sarah P.
Preachin’ the truth and a-ringin’ the bell of Lady Liberty
If libs like the “Obamanation”, they’ll need much more than luck
But as for me, give me Liberty, not a Government Motors truck.