Stephen Sondheim
A Parade in Town
[CORA]
Hi! Hey! Wait! Voters!
I see flags, I hear bells
There's a parade in town
I see crowds, I hear yells
There's a parade in town!
I hear drums in the air
I see clowns in the square
I see marchers marching
Tossing hats at the sky
Did you hear? Did you see?
Is a parade in town?
Well, they're out of step, the flutes are squeaky
The banners are frayed
Any parade in town without me
Must be a second-class parade!
So!... Ha!...

[THE COOKIES]
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[CORA]
I see flags, I hear bells
There's a parade in town
I see crowds, I hear yells
There's a parade in town!
I hear drums in the air
I see clowns in the square
I see marchers marching
Tossing hats at the sky
Did you hear? Did you see?
Was a parade in town?
Were there drums without me?
Was a parade in town?
'Cause I'm dressed at last
At my best, and my banners are high
Tell me, while I was getting ready
Did a parade go by?