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We're Working Hard For You

(Dawn Isbell Wilson)

Working Hard for You is a satirical rock anthem that channels the spirit of 60’s/70’s protest music while skewering modern political hypocrisy. With biting verses that trace corruption from past scandals to present power, the song builds toward a sarcastic, chant like chorus where Congress brags about how they are working hard for us while doing nothing but lining their pockets.

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Verse 
They used to go to prison 
For corruption, taking bribes 
And now they stay in power 
Where the law is not applied 
 
Verse 
They do not have to work 
But get paid just the same 
Passing laws that hurt us 
And never taking blame 
 
Chorus 
We’re working hard for you 
It’s what we do 
We’re working hard for you 
We thought you knew 
We’re working hard for you 
On your dime 
We’re working hard for you 
While doing crimes 
 
Verse 
They preach about our morals  
While hiding all their sins  
Condemning what they practice  
The cycle never ends 
 
Verse 
Their scandals fill the record 
From Teapot Dome till now 
And no one’s there to stop them 
As corruption takes a bow 
 
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And justice takes a plunge 
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