Mr Lawmaker(What are you gonna do)

Story Behind The Song

Poor US Government

Song Description

Look around, check your bank account and you'll see what this song is about.

Song Length 2:12 Genre Unique - Unclassified, Country - Americana
Tempo Medium Fast (131 - 150) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Worried, Enraged Subject Protest, Anti
Similar Artists Toby Keith, Randy Travis Era 2000 and later

Lyrics



MR LAWMAKER
(What Are You Gonna Do)

EVERY DAY WE HEAR OF JOBS
AND COMPANIES GOING DOWN
THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM
IS SLOWLY COMIN' UNWOUND

THE WORKING MEN AND WOMEN
ARE BEING TOLD THEY ARE THROUGH
SOON THER'LL BE NO JOBS AT ALL
THEN WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO

CH: YES, WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO
WHEN THER'S NO LAWS LEFT TO MAKE
THE BURDEN OF YOUR GOOD LIFE
WE'VE HAD ALL WE CAN TAKE
DO YOU THINK YOU CAN SURVIVE
WHEN WE LAY YOU OFF TOO
MR LAWMAKER..WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO

PROMISES GOT YOU THERE
TO WRITE AND REWRITE BILLS
BUT MOST OF THE LAWS YOU MAKE
ARE OVER HUNDRED DOLLAR MEALS

WHEN YOU SELL US DOWN THE RIVER
AND OUR GREAT COUNTRY IS THROUGH
YOU WONT BE FAR BEHIND
THEN WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO

©1987 Harvey Derrick(P)FURROW MUSIC (BMI)


Lyrics Harvey Derrick Music Harvey Derrick
Producer Harvey Derrick Publisher Furrow Music/BMI
Performance Harvey Derrick Label Gusher Records

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