[Intro]
Party (Hey!)
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[Chorus]
Your party, my party
Everybody's got a party

My party, your party
Everybody’s got a party

[Verse 1]
Well it's 1980, you know what I mean
A lot of candidates on the presidential scene
The people are looking for a new direction
They're gonna voice a choice in the ’80 election
They're gonna voice a choice in the '80 election!
And you know this
Don't be a sucker, don't be a sap
Listen to me and my election rap
I'll spell it out and lay it in your lap
We've got a presidential generation gap
Anderson says he's the one
Jimmy says he’s smarter
Ronald Reagan say’s he'll save our sons
And he’ll save our daughters
The candidates say they'll end inflation
And save our paychecks from gas stations
Oh yes, they'll balance the budget too
With a few more taxes from me and you
[Chorus]
Your party, my party
Everybody's got a party

My party, your party
Everybody’s got a party

Party (Hey!)
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Party

[Verse 2]
The Democrats say they know where it's at
The Republicans say they understand
How to cure of American ills
And help us all to pay our bills
The people are searching for a better selection
They're gonna voice a choice in the '80 election
They're gonna voice a choice in the '80 election!
And you know this!
Better healthcare, no more welfare
A good life can be earned by all
That is, if the right man gets the 1980 presidential call
At least that's what the candidates say
If we vote for them on Election Day!
The hostages released from Iran
Jobs for every woman and every man
And how 'bout a piece of the Middle East
A chicken in every pot and a Sunday feast
Arms control, they'll make it safe to stroll the streets again at night
Meanwhile, that inflationary spiral has risen out of sight
One's all for moral purity
The other says socialize security
What does it mean for you and me?
We'll all know more by November 4!
And you know this
[Chorus]
Your party, my party
Everybody's got a party

My party, your party
Everybody's got a party

Party (Hey!)
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Party (Hey!)
Party

[Verse 3]
The Democrats say they know where it's at
The Republicans say they understand
How to make the US strong again
And bring war and hunger to an end
We're giving them all a close inspection
We're gonna voice a choice in the '80 election
We're gonna voice a choice in the '80 election!
And you know this
No more V-day, it's time for me day
And what's this about the draft?
For all we know some Joe Blow is using drugs on the White House staff
No more loopholes, look at the price of gold
The people deserve a whole lot better
Why if I were you I'd stop right now
And write my Congressman a letter
It's time for him to do his best
So you can pursue life, liberty and happiness
You deserve it!
And you know this
[Chorus]
Your party, my party
Everybody's got a party

My party, your party
Everybody's got a party

Party (Hey!)
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Party

[Verse 4]
The independent with all that money spent
But who's gonna help me pay my rent?
Tell them your fears for the next four years
No more of these rose-colored glasses!
We are the silent majority
Well it's time they heard the masses
Soviet aggression, U.S. recession
Who's watching the C.I.A.?
Capitol Hill, we pay the bill
And we're stopping payment on Election Day

[Chorus]
Your party, my party
Everybody's got a party

My party, your party
Everybody's got a party

Party (Hey!)
Party (Hey!)
Party (Hey!)
Party

[Outro]
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