A classic blues song about the unappreciated Federal civil servants.
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Story behind the song
In December 2018, a 35-day lapse in funding for over a third of US Federal government drove over 800,000 dedicated, patriotic civil servant out of work or force to work without pay. This was NOT a vacation, it was an insult some of America's finest workers.
Lyrics
The Fulough Blues
1/25/19
Intro: E7
Verse 1: E7
Went to work for the USA; Swore an oath to our land.
E7
Then they told us to go away; Why can’t they understand?
A7
They shut down the government; to fight about a border wall.
E7
Now how we gonna pay the rent;when the landlord calls?
Refrain: B7 We’re Through and through, Red, White and Blue
A7
But Now we’re singing those Furlough Blues
E7 E7
Singing those Furlough Blues;Singing those Furlough Blues
Verse 2: E7
Some work without getting paid; Still proud to serve Uncle Sam
E7
Now they need some financial aid; They’re doing all that they can
A7
This won’t ---- make us great again; It may lead to our fall.
E7
Don’t want to say, “Hey, remember when;America stood tall.”
Refrain: B7 We’re Through and through, Red, White and Blue
A7
But Now we’re singing those Furlough Blues
E7 E7
Singing those Furlough Blues;Singing those Furlough Blues
Bridge: F#m A
Drain the swamp and you may find; you might not like what’s left behind
E E/D E/Dd E/C
Such aggravation
F#m A
All we want is some respect; Is that too much to expect
E E/D E/Dd E/C B7
As we serve our Nation?
E7
Living those Furlough Blues
Instrumental Verse Repeat Bridge then V3
Verse 3: E7
In America, our faith is strong;but even Patriots say.
E7
You don’t care if it’s right or wrong;As long as you get your way.
A7
It’s getting worse each and every day;You know it just isn’t right.
E7
So compromise and find a way; to put an end to this fight
Refrain: B7 We’re Through and through, Red, White and Blue
A7
But Now we’re singing those Furlough Blues
E7 E7
Singing those Furlough Blues;Singing those Furlough Blues
B7
We’re Through and through, Red, White and Blue
A7
But Now we’re singing those Furlough Blues
E7 E7
Singing those Furlough Blues;Singing those Furlough Blues
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