SEND ME AN AMBULANCE - Ray Korona Band

This song has lived the life of the ultimate bootleg. It traveled around the US by word of mouth, cassette tape, mp3 download, CD & radio airplay going everywhere imaginable. Senator Paul Wellstone used it in his campaign for single payer; NPR & Pacifica broadcast it along with a multitude of local stations, & people have sung it at health care rights rallies all over the country in support of single payer, public option & universal coverage. It is performed here by the Ray Korona Band: Barry Kornhauser, Ivice, Ellen Davidson, Sharon Abreu, Gina Tlamsa, Ray & special guest Rick Ulfik, and was recorded by Bill Hamilton of beelmedia.com.


SEND ME AN AMBULANCE! by Ray Korona

Dr. Jones is driving to see the Governor;
He's smiling all the way!
The thrill of healing the high and mighty
Might fade if the Governor didn't pay.
But he gets all the care he needs.
It comes free with his job.
For such fine doctoring the rest of us
Better go out looking for a bank to rob.

chorus:
Send me an ambulance when I need one.
Give me something for my pain.
Tell the government to pay the hospital.
I'll be back on my feet again.

Mary's job once gave her insurance benefits:
Blue Cross, Blue Tooth, Blue Hair.
Her job is gone with its health protection.
She can't buy insurance now and that's not fair.
But she's too risky, they all say.
The answer comes back "No!"
With two bad toothaches in just three years time,
Mary isn't welcome in their HMO.

repeat chorus

Presidents must plan for a balanced budget--
The President says so.
It would be ideal if we all had health care,
But bankers and generals are short on dough.
So think positive, you'll get well soon.
Try sunflower seeds.
Don't breath the air or drink the water and
Maybe you won't have any health care needs.

repeat chorus


(c) 1992 by Ray Korona

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[healthmusic]

I too am singer/songwriter for affordable healthcare, including HR-676 single-payer. I would also like a personal contact from members of the band.

[triptoheaveandho]

I LOVE IT INTHE TRADION OF ALL GREAT FOLK PROTEST SONGS