Lyrics

AMERICANS AS A RACE
Words & Music by Tom Richardson © All Rights Reserved

We gave the world the word "hello"
The "A" bomb and the doe-si-doe
Melania, Larry, Curly and Moe.
A penchant for hyperbole
We strive to be all we can be
Unless, of course, there's something on TV.

Americans as a race
The fascination of de Tocqueville
Who comments on Americans as a race.

We hold to be self-evident
Truths believed without repent, which we'll . . .
Never sell, but let's talk rent.
We measure lives in common shares
Bought and sold by bulls and bears
For underpaid multi-billionaires.

Americans as a race
A pot of individuality
Melting down to Americans as a race.

The fight to save democracy
Wages militarily, and with
Fast food and MTV, cause
War's a game and sport is war
We love that handy metaphor, just
Don't forget that someone's keeping score.

Americans as a race
The beautiful, spacious skies
Reflect the heart of Americans as a race.