White Trite Cliches
by Andy Getch
Key of G

Verse 1
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Classic oldies white trite cliches Brite clean suburb folks had it made
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Days in the summer Nights of romance But only well to do had a chance
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To kick up their heels and live white trite cliches

Verse 2
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Familiar phrasing white trite cliches stick to the part in the schoolhouse play
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Repeat pledges and prayers taught by authority in order to be invited to the party
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To kick up their heels and live white trite cliches


Chorus 1
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Any kid could be president If he was Christian, rich and anti-communist
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Any kid could get equal pay Clean connected white trite cliches

Verse 3
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Filtered memory white trite cliches June tune spoon moon night and day
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Oh baby baby la la la la Clean well dressed mothers and fathers
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To kick up their heels and live white trite cliches

Verse 4
Instrumental

Chorus
Am l Bm l Am l G l
Any kid could be president If he was Christian, rich and anti-communist
Am l Bm l C l D l
Any kid could get equal pay Clean connected white trite cliches

Verse 5
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Faded oldies white trite cliches Blighted suburb folks work and fade
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Days in struggle Nights repossessed Only well to do still are blessed
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To kick up their heels and live white trite cliches
N.C.
To kick up their heels and live white trite cliches