Tom Paxton - If You Love That Politician lyrics

Someone had the right idea out in Iowa Palo Alto County had its own straw poll Folks who listened to their radio Were told to flush their toilets so Their candidate might win the Super Bowl Folks in Emmetsburg have got things in perspective And good common sense that they rely upon When the beaming smiles and golden throats Come shaking hands and begging votes The folks in Emmetsburg head for the john If you love that politician, pull the chain Send the world of woe and trouble down the drain It's the road to satisfaction It's a natural reaction If you love that politician, pull the chain If you like the things he said, use your head You can show the world you think he's thoroughbred Choose a favourite son or daughter With a little running water If you like the things he said, use your head Ah, do you get that familiar feeling When you hear the things they say When they hum their familiar tunes Do your thoughts all turn to prunes Are you headed for Hernando's Hideaway If the man gets through to you, use your loo If he's not number one, he's number two He's the greatest guy on earth Why don't you show him what he's worth If the man gets through to you, use your loo Ah, do you get that familiar feeling When you hear the things they say When they hum their familiar tunes Do your thoughts all turn to prunes Are you headed for Hernando's Hideaway If you love that politician, pull the chain (pull the chain) Send the world of woe and trouble down the drain It's the road to satisfaction It's a natural reaction If you love that politician, pull the chain When you see the ruling gentry Why, the answer's alimentary If you love that politician, pull the chain When you see the rulin' gentry Well the answer's elementary If you love that politician, pull the chain