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LYRICS
\nWhat’s up with this, America?
\nDumbfounding it is, America
\nNo longer free to be brave
\nIs this any way to behave
\nAm I a public servant’s slave?<\/p>\n

What’s up with this, America?
\nDumbfounding it is, America
\nThis town spent the 1st Amendment
\nTwisted the Constitution till bent
\nNow it doesn’t read the way it’s meant<\/p>\n

What’s up with this, America?
\nDumbfounding it is, America
\nThey say you can’t say
\nThey say you can’t play
\nNot any time… night or day<\/p>\n

What’s up with this, America?
\nDumbfounding it is, America
\nReciting the Pledge is a crime
\nNo Star Spangled Banner at any time
\nFor you, County Seat, I’m cryin’
\nOver all of your cheatin’ and lyin’<\/p>\n

What’s up with this, America?
\nDumbfounding it is, America<\/p>\n

What’s Up? .mp3<\/a><\/p>\n

ABOUT
\nThis song is about the West Chester Busking Ordinance<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The following activities are a crime without a license:
\nBUSKING (OR PERFORM) \u2013 includes, but is not limited to, the following activities: acting, singing, playing musical instruments, pantomime, juggling, magic, dancing, reading, puppetry, sidewalk art (working with non\u00ad-permanent, water\u00ad-soluble media, i.e., chalk, pastels, or watercolors directly on the pavement), and reciting.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Despite public hearings, testimony and votes to the contrary, the ordinance was passed behind closed doors.<\/p>\n

Style: Protest Folk Rock
\nChords: C Am G<\/p>\n

Vocals, Guitar<\/p>\n

Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA.<\/p>\n

From the album Gay Church<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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