(Music by Art DeCoteau; Lyrics by Slinger Francisco)
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The rule of the tyrants decline
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The year, 1979
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From Uganda to Nicaragua
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It's bombs and bullets all the time
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So they corrupt, so they vile
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So it's coup after coup all the while
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Human rights they violate
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They think they too damn great
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So in disgrace now they live in exile
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Gairy is a wanted man
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Idi Amin is a wanted man
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Shah of Iran tried so hard to survive
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He too was wanted dead or alive
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Strikes, demonstrations & wars
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Injustice is always the cause
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Politicians turn too soon from
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poor people into tycoons
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Corruption must bring harass
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South African Vorster resign in disgrace
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Muzurewa take away Ian Smith place
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The Uganda devil was easily cat straddled
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Beaten up and chased, what a waste.
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Gairy is a wanted man
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Bokassa is a wanted man
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Ali Bhutto try so hard to survive
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He too was wanted dead or alive.
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The Shah had a short time to live
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Because the Ayatollah don't forgive
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When you see church ruling state
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With pure vengeance and hate
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Situation must be explosive
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General Somoza from Nicaragua
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Thought it was easy with the Sandanistas
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With the help of Venezuela, Panama and Cuba
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They kick him straight to America
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Gairy is a wanted man
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Park Chung Hee was a wanted man
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Achem Pong tried so hard to survive
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He too was wanted dead or alive
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Gairy is a wanted man
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Idi Amin is a wanted man
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Shah of Iran tried so hard to survive
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He too was wanted dead or alive
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Bang... You're dead
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(Wanted) Dead Or Alive
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| The Manhattan Transfer |
