January 2006
If I were A. Carpenter and you were a writer.
Would you say nice things about me anyway?
Should I be politer?
If I were Alan Carpenter and you edited a paper.
Would you remember November twenty-two?
When I attacked you with a rapier.
Save my state through no ability.
Save my state through Chi – na.
We just want the revenue to come.
Mugs’ll think it can’t be finer.
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If I were a Carpenter and wanted to be Premier.
Would I get there eas – ily?
Just like Morris Iemma.
If I were Alan Carpenter and you were McGinty.
Would you stand a – side for me?
Have I given enough hinties?
Save my state through no ability.
Save my state through Chi – na.
We just want the revenue to come.
Mugs’ll think it can’t be finer.
With apologies to Tim Hardin, If I were a Carpenter (1966)
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