A Democratic campaign song from 1952.
Words and music by Robert Sour and Bernie Wayne.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Wise men say that history repeats
And history says the Democrats are able
The Democratic Party took apples off the streets
And put apple pie on the table
Whenever hist’ry puts them to the test
Americans will always choose the best
Chorus
The farmer’s farmin’ ev’ry day
Makin’ money and that ain’t hay
Don’t let ’em take it away
The worker’s workin’ ev’ry day
Drives to work in a new coupe
Don’t let ’em take it away
They’ll promise you the sky
They’ll promise you the earth
But what’s a Republican promise worth?
So when Election Day appears
Keep what you had for twenty years
Dont let ’em take it
You helped to make it
Don’t let ’em take it away
Chorus
The business man knows what’s in sight
He’s a fellow can sleep at night
Don’t let ’em take it away
It’s worth your while to stay alive
Even after you’re sixty-five
Don’t let ’em take it away
They’ll promise you the sky
They’ll promise you the earth
But what’s a Republican promise worth?
So when Election Day appears
Keep what you had for twenty years
Dont let ’em take it
You helped to make it
Don’t let ’em take it away