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lyrics

VERSAILLES
(Kern/Ratts)

I saw a VW van
on the streets of Versailles today
In it was an American
and I asked him why he can
He said he did not understand
who was to blame
But no one means what they say anymore,
I have fought, now I’m here to play

I saw an eagle flying low
over the streets of Versailles today
It did not know just where to go
but I knew I was here to stay
I did not feel like going home
so I followed it to the place
I should have known that it would go
and I passed through the gates

And though I know there still might be a time
when people show they care
As for us we’ll be waiting in line
you can find us there

I want to frolic in the gardens with Marie Antoinette
While the king bankrupts the country
Threatening destination but we ain’t got there yet
In the meantime we are still free
Just a low flying eagle, me, Marie, and the vet
And a silent cry for unity
Frolic in the gardens with Marie Antoinette
While the king bankrupts the country

I saw the headlines of Le Monde
on the streets of Versailles today
It said there is very little time
man’s welcome is overstayed
Not that it bothered me none
still I had to turn away
For I have found my own utopia
and I’m going there to stay

And though I know there may never be a time
when people show they care
As for us we’ll be waiting in line
you can find us there

I want to frolic in the gardens with Marie Antoinette
While the king bankrupts the country
Threatening destination but we ain’t got there yet
In the meantime we are still free
Just a low flying eagle, me, Marie, and the vet
And a silent cry for unity
Frolic in the gardens with Marie Antoinette
While the king bankrupts the country

And though I know there will never be a time…

I want to frolic in the gardens with Marie Antoinette
While the king bankrupts the country
Threatening destination but we ain’t got there yet
In the meantime we are still free
Just a low flying eagle, me, Marie, and the vet
And a silent cry for unity
Frolic in the gardens with Marie Antoinette
While the king bankrupts the country

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from Vegas With Randolph, released May 15, 2008
c) 2008 Wandering Songs / BMI

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Vegas With Randolph Washington, D.C.

Vegas With Randolph’s music has been called “ebullient, unabashed power pop”, “thinking man's party music,” and “blissful pop songwriting at its finest” and their music has been compared to Fastball, Sloan, and Fountains of Wayne.

VWR is currently working on tracks for a fifth CD - look for this release in late 2023! VWR includes John Ratts, Eric Kern, Brock Harris, and David Purol. ... more

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