Uncle Son - Alternate Version

by The Kinks

From the album: Muswell Hillbillies

Duration: 2:42

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Lyrics for Uncle Son - Alternate Version

He was just the working man Simple rules and simple plans Fancy words he didn't understand He loved with his heart He worked with his hands Liberals dream of equal rights Conservatives live in a world gone by Socialists preach of a promised land But old Uncle Sam was an ordinary man Bless you Uncle Sam They won't forget you When the revolution comes Unionists tell you when to strike Generals tell you when to fight Preachers teach you wrong from right They'll feed you when you're born And use you all your life Bless you Uncle Sam They won't forget you When the revolution comes

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