Words & music by Paul Simon 1972
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On Armistice Day
The Philharmonic will play
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But the songs that we sing
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Will be sad
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Shufflin brown tunes
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Hanging around, ahoo
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M-m-m-m-m-m-m
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No long drawn blown out excuses
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Were made
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When I needed a friend she was there
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Just like an easy chair
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Oo, Oo-o
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M-m-m-m-m-m-m
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Armistice Day
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Armistice Day
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That's all I really wanted to say
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Oh I'm weary from waiting
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In Washington D.C.
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I'm coming to see my Congressman
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But he's avoiding me
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Weary from waiting down in Washington D.C.
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Oh Congresswoman
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Won't you tell that Congressman
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I've waited such a long time
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I've about waited all I can
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Oh Congresswoman, won't you tell that Congressman
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