The Yellow Ross of Texas Words : Joe Ellis Music: The Yellow Rose of Texas He came from out of nowhere, He gave us quite a thrill He had a pile of money, and he said he'd do our will He said that he could fix things, as fast as you-know-what, But the Yellow Ross of Texas ran away when things got hot! CHORUS He's the Yellow Ross of Texas, his campaign was sublime. Spent other people's money, they volunteered their time. A political outsider, a novice at the craft. He rode his elevator out, and his people got the shaft! He thought he'd play the spoiler, the 3rd man in the race. His motives were as pure and plain as the ears upon his face, But when they put the pressure on with questions from the press, He gathered up his marbles and went back to old Texas! CHORUS He's the Yellow Ross of Texas, his campaign was sublime. Spent other people's money, they volunteered their time. But when it came to push and shove, he couldn't take the heat, So he packed it in and left his poor supporters in the street! He said he had a vict'ry plan to steer our ship of state, But ev'ry time folks asked him, he would just procrastinate! He ran a high-tech campaign with those ears and silly grin, And damn near played the country like a two buck violin! CHORUS He's the Yellow Ross of Texas, his campaign was sublime. Spent other people's money, they volunteered their time. There's three things to remember, when Ross is on the scene: Don't drop the soap, don't pick it up, and bring your Vaseline! CHORUS He's the Yellow Ross of Texas, his campaign was sublime. Spent other people's money, they volunteered their time. A political outsider, a novice at the craft. He rode his elevator out, and his people got the shaft! Words (c) 1992 Joe Ellis Feel free to spread this around liberally... or conservatively, depending on your political philosophy. I _want_ him to hear this! <> Just be sure this notice and my name stays attached, so's he knows who to have investigated!