Abdicate, the Song for your birthday

Abdicate. Abdicate.

Do you want to rule a tinpot state?

What difference did it make in the long run

that we had some fun, that we had some fun?

Treading softly on the tightwire

because your father's the king

because your mother's the queen.

Treading softly on the tightwire.

Oh, abdicate! Abdicate.

Do you want to rule a tinpot state?

What difference did it make in the long run

that we had some fun, that we had some fun?

But if you ever want to see me,

try to reach me on the telephone

If you can't find me here

Think how we parted

And consider my advice your souvenir.

Treading softly on the tightwire

Gonna be a revolution.

Suspended Constitution.

You better find yourself a new place in the sun.

Oh, abdicate! Abdicate!

Get out now before it's too late!

Before they chase you out at the point of a gun

you'd better find yourself a new place in the sun.

Abdicate. Abdicate. (Pleading vocal end.)

Copyright 1986 Vandenburg, Melody and Lyrics

This arrangement and performance is by me.

All Rights Reserved

Sorry I had to sing it on my untuned piano this morning and using the camera in the hallway from where I was, but the point was the same as other years and now comes with emphasis. As you can see, I wrote it a long time ago. You really do need to abdicate. Happy Birthday.