Today we're living in a shanty
Today we're scrounging for a meal
Today we're stealing coal for fires
Who knew we could steal?
I used to winter in the tropics
I spent my summers by the shore
I used to throw away the papers
I don't anymore
We'd like to thank you Herbert Hoover
For really showing is the way
We'd like to thank you Herbert Hoover
You made us what we are today!
Prosperity was round the corner
A cozy cottage built for two
In this blue heaven
That you gave us
Yes, we're turning blue!
They offered us Al Smith and Hoover
We'd paid attention and we chose
Not only did we pay attention
We paid through the nose!
In every pot he said "a chicken"
But Herbert Hoover, he forgot
Not only don't we have the chicken
We ain't got the pot!
(Hey Herbie)
You left behind a grateful nation
So Herb our hats are off to you
We're up to here with admiration
Come down and have a little stew!
Come down and have some christmas dinner
Be sure to bring the missus too
We've got no turkey
For our stuffing
Why don't we stuff you!
We'd like to thank you Herbert Hoover
For really showing us the way
You dirty rat
You bereaucrat
You made us what we are today!
(Come and get it Herb!)
