(c) 2003 Justin Eiler. TTTO: "No High Ground," Leslie Fish/Trad. & Leslie Fish
Notes:
Leslie Fish has sung us songs of Union, old and new, 1 And Bob Kanefsky's taught us how to make our morning brew. 2 Yet it might be a bad suprise if Starbucks crews get organized. Can you see what disasters lurk when we combine the two? Chorus: Up to the dusty attic, dig through your grand-pa's things. 'Cause Maxwell House and Folgers only goes so far. Sooner or later, you'll find the hand-crank machine That will grind whole-bean coffee for your jar. No fresh ground, No fresh ground, No fresh ground any more. They brew it at the Waffle House, they make it at the Shell, Vending machines sell instant, even though it tastes like hell. You may drink tea or soda, but that only goes to show That soon or late, the people rise, and they need their cup of joe. [Chorus] Juan Valdez's donkeys, getting ready for the strike, The JFG man tells the suits to go and take a hike. The suits say "If they can't afford to brew their own at home, Then let them drink some Starbuck's Double Latte while they roam." [Chorus] Bridge: Ain't no coffee here, not unless you make it. Ain't no java here, unless you brew your own. Ain't no "go-juice" anywhere, 'less your Mr. Coffee's near, Blaupunkt, Brawn, and ... percolatin' in your home. The only help you'll get are the instructions on the bag: An instant cure for hangovers, all-nighters and jet lag! So always be prepared, with coffee, sugar, cups, and cream. And if you pour yourself a cup, then you'll see what I mean. [Chorus]
1: "Wobblies from Space," among several others.
2: "Eyes of Night Owls," (c) 1989 Bob Kanefsky.