The Oil Song - americana satire

LYRICS

130 dollars for a barrel,
My bank account is gettin' pretty narrow,
My IRA will soon belong to those at Shell,
130 dollars feels like hell;
140 dollars for a barrel,
it feels like they're gnawing at my marrow,
my health care doesn't cover oil-related visits,
140 dollars ain't good.. is it?;
150 dollars for a barrel,
All I'm getting for Christmas is a carol,
I can't afford to get a turkey or a gift,
150 dollars - I got stiffed!;
160 dollars for a barrel,
They're takin' in profits with a wheelbarrow,
They've got a house in Aspen and one in Dubai,
160 dollars - wave goodbye;
170 dollars for a barrel,
Wish that I could fly like a sparrow,
If i had wings then all of this would go away,
170 dollars - I can't pay;
200 dollars for a barrel,
How high will it go? let's throw the tarot,
My crystal ball ain't workin', think it's on the fritz,
200 dollars - Kiss My Grits!

copyright 2008 Tom Wise, words and music

Category:

Music

Tags:

• satire
• oil
• comedy
• americana
• guitar

[Stan1208]

Write a song called, 10 buck a gallon Gas. That is where we are headed.

[tommyzax]

I hope you didn't bet the farm on that one.

[Stan1208]

I don't have a farm. Nah, I didn't buy oil nor did I gamble on high gas prices. But don't be surprised if things look a lot different in a couple of years. Oil will rise again.

[tommyzax]

Of course. The high prices were a manipulation, and these low prices are too low. To me, $2.20 was about right.

[ZPS1988]

I didn't like the performance that much, but I agree completely. Good luck!

[tommyzax]

Thanks! Yeah, the performance is a little weak, I agree. Spur of the moment.

[tommyzax]

Thanks!  I appreciate the appreciation :-)

[haikazkiller]

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