Rory Gallagher - Smear Campaign lyrics

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The dirty tricks department is working overtime<br />

Trying to stop the candidate from getting this time<br />

The wheels are now in motion all the traps are set<br />

Under this commotion will he walk into this mess<br />

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The state's intoxicated they're at the staarting gate<br />

He may never make it to the planned TV debate<br />

He can't fight off the big bucks of the old brigade<br />

He's gotta watch his step in this smear campaign<br />

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They called a snap election in the summer heat<br />

This town is reeling backwards<br />

Like a drunk man on the streets<br />

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Feed those lies<br />

Bend those minds at any price<br />

Foul or air<br />

As long as he's not there<br />

Election time<br />

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Don't believe the papers it's not anybody's race<br />

He's not a rank beginner it's not a children's game<br />

He may get the nomination if he breaks through the chain<br />

Or they'll shoot him down on Main street in this smear campaign<br />

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Just watch the party faithful fuel the dream machine<br />

They've fudged up all the issues eat that scandal sheet<br />

The dirty tricks department is nearly half insane<br />

Trying to stop the candidate with a smear camaign