Pardon me, all you people
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who enjoy your peace of mind
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you say everybody's equal
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Everybody is doing fine.
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You should've been down in Mississippi
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in the summer of sixty-four
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if you were down in Mississippi
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you wouldn't say that anymore.
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Pardon me, Mr.Backlash,
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you say you're worried about your home
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you say we're going too far too fast
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you say you want to be left alone.
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*chorus*
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Pardon me, Mr.Policeman,
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why are you shining up your shield
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you say you stand for law and order
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you wouldn't do no dirty deals.
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*chorus*
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Pardon me, Mr. Soldier,
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why are you marching down the road
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you say you're fighting for your future
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and the freedoms that you hold.
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*chorus*
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Pardon me, Mr. President,
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you want your place in history
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you say you're doing all you can do
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to makle all the people free.
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*chorus*
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Pardon me, all you people
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who enjoy your peace of mind
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you say everybody's equal
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Everybody is doing fine.
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*chorus*
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You Should Have Been Down In Mississppi
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| Phil Ochs |
