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Democracy, Hypocrisy
- Sung to
- Edelweiss
- Written by
- Ann Smith
- Gaggle
- Seattle
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SING IT to the tune of Edelweiss
Democracy, hypocrisy—
How terribly muddled their meaning.
Truth and right, lies and fright—
What is the message we’re sending?
Freedom so precious
Must strengthen and grow,
Strengthen and grow forever.
Freedom’s plight:
Does might make right?
Make truth and justice the answer.
(Repeat last two verses)
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Written by
Ann Smith
For the
Seattle Gaggle