Old Regime - Walter Becker
I heard them whispering
I saw their eyes their chests
Their secret smiles
Dance a wild new tango
Overrun the great placenta
And who received the first bang bang
It was the whole God damned gang gang
What can the price for freedom be
The old regime
Is falling
The ball and chain is gone
You see
No winning team
Is calling for volunteers
Don't hesitate
The old regime is falling
Who got the bottles
Who got the ladies'
Fashions and the tray
Did you get the radio
Did you get the princess' collar
Well don't you know I got the cheat
So what you got you'd better keep
But that brunette she comes with me
The old regime
Is falling
The ball and chain is gone
You see
No winning team
Is calling for volunteers
Don't hesitate
The old regime is falling
Gotta get a move on
What's in your head
It's just my things left in the sand
Now I'll drive with four wheel drive
There in the breadbox
Cheese in the mouths
Of babes is fine with me
Yes I'm on your side
Deal me in and do your preaching
Well won't you carve the turkey now
I know I've earned my share somehow
By morning who knows where I'll be
The old regime
Is falling
The ball and chain is gone
You see
No winning team
Is calling for volunteers
Don't hesitate
The old regime is falling