Today we're livin'
in a shanty
Today we're scrounging
for a meal
Today I'm stealing coal
for fires
Who knew I could steal
I spent my summers
at the shore
We don't anymore
We'd like to thank you
Herbert Hoover
For really showing us the way
We'd like to thank you
Herbert Hoover
You made us
what we are today
Prosperity was
'round the corner
The 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 paid attention
and we chose
Not only did we pay attention
We paid through the nose
In ev'ry 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 share
some Christmas dinner
Be sure to bring
the missus too
We 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
bureaucrat you
Made us what we are today
Come and get it Herb