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by Tom Lehrer


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		  National Brotherhood Week - Tom Lehrer
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Tuning: Standard 



                           
Oh the white folks hate the black folks
                           
And the black folks hate the white folks
                     
To hate all but the right folks
                    
Is an old established rule




                                     
But during National Brotherhood Week, National Brotherhood Week
                               
Lena Horne and Sheriff Clark are dancing cheek to cheek
                    
Its fun to eulogize, the people you despise
                                   
As long as you dont let them in your school



                          
Oh the poor folks hate the rich folks
                          
And the rich folks hate the poor folks
                           
All of my folks hate all of your folks
                    
Its American as apple pie


                                     
But during National Brotherhood Week, National Brotherhood Week
                          
New Yorkers love the Puerto Ricans because its very chic
                             
Step up and shake the hand of someone you cant stand
                          
You can tolerate him if you try


                           
Oh the Protestants hate the Catholics
                         
And the Catholics hate the Protestants
                       
And the Hindus hate the Moslems
                      
And everybody hates the Jews


                                     
But during National Brotherhood Week, National Brotherhood Week
                                  
It's National Everyone smile at one another hood Week
                         
Be nice to people who are inferior to you
                             
Its only for a week so have no fear
                               
Be grateful that it doesnt last all year