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Some people have had their fill of political observations and I can't say I blame them. Hence the cut tag and the spacer.
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An Empty Chair
lyrics and melody by Cat Faber 2012
mp3 here

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We're hurting for employment, in this promised land,
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And income inequality is out of hand,
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Funding for campaigns still needs reform, but they're
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Making conversation with an empty chair.

They rag on the recession, try to fix the blame;
You'll notice that they never mention Dubya's name.
They're looking out of touch to me, just standing there,
Making conversation with an empty chair.

You can learn a lot from people that you don't ignore
Or dismiss with ugly epithets like slut and whore.
Women have a lot to say, but do they care?
Making conversation with an empty chair.

Their thoughts on equal rights have always made me flinch,
Their words about minorities can kind of pinch,
Assistance for the unemployed consists of prayer,
And making conversation with an empty chair.

We gave this thing a chance but now I have to say
Perhaps it's time to give it up and walk away.
It's plain they aren't listening; let's leave them there
Making conversation with an empty chair.

This song is also available from my Songbook page