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Basket in the Pool

Basket in the Pool lyrics by Phil Ochs. Went to a party the other night, everybody was there Thought that I would have some fun as I started up the stair....

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Basket in the Pool

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Went to a party the other night, everybody was there

Thought that I would have some fun as I started up the stair.

Somebody tried to ruin it when he won a raffle prize,

Tried to shake and shock us right before our eyes.

While we danced, while we were dancing

Who was the fool throw the basket in the pool?

It was filled with the finest cheeses filled with imported wine,

Wish that I had won it, and I wish that it were mine

I know some wino lives outside of town

Hw would gladly cut your throat if he could drink it down

While we danced, while we were dancing

Who was the fool throw the basket in the pool?

If I had found out who he was, if I'd have found his face,

Next time we have a party gonna find out his name.

I've been on the ocean swimming know poroise led the way,

It wasn't worth the matter and it wasn't worth the pay.

We were there, go right on dancing

Who was the fool throw the basket in the pool?

How can I go swimming now my world is laid to waste?

It was the worst of manners and it was the worst of taste

Why can't we be left alone? Think that it was a crime

If everyone was groovy we could all have a real good time.

We could dance, go right on dancing

Who was the fool throw the basket in the pool?

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