Alberto
(Sung to the tune of 'Fernando' by ABBA)
Parody lyrics by Mark Hoolihan

In "honor" of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, who will hopefully soon be resigning in order to "pursue other projects" or "spend time with his family."

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(instrumental intro)

Can you hear the drums, Alberto?
Such a shame to you have to tell a bold faced lie like this
Will you testify, Alberto?
You were lying to yourself and softly hoping you'd go far
I could see the scandal come,
Yet deep inside your walls,you were a shining star

There is justice now, Alberto
Every hour brings you closer to accountability
Are you now afraid, Alberto?
You were young and arrogant, and yes, you were prepared to lie
And I'm not ashamed to say
The sound of people being tortured made me cry

There was something in the way you lied;
It wasn't right, Alberto
There was something you forgot you see:
Legality, Alberto
Though you never thought that you could lose,
There's no regret
If you had to do the same again,
You would, my friend, Alberto

Now you'll go away, Alberto
And for many years, you'll write a book and cross this land
Can you hear the drums, Alberto?
Do you still recall the fateful night your job turned partisan?
I can see it in your eyes,
How proud you were to sit at George Bush's right hand

There was something in the way you lied;
It wasn't right, Alberto
There was something you forgot you see:
Legality, Alberto
Though you never thought that you could lose,
There's no regret
If you had to do the same again,
You would, my friend, Alberto

There was something in the way you lied;
It wasn't right, Alberto
There was something you forgot you see:
Legality, Alberto
Though you never thought that you could lose,
There's no regret
If you had to do the same again,
You would, my friend, Alberto
Yes, if you had to do the same again,
You would my friend, Alberto...

(repeat chorus, fade)

Courtesy Mark Hoolihan and the Hoolinet (http://www.hoolinet.com)
Copyright 2007 Boniface Bugle Productions. All Rights Absurd.