The Contra Rap

Performed by Rich Little
Recorded 1987
Written by F. Jacobs, E. Doude & Ed Redmon

REAGAN:
There's a brand new beat, it's really neat
Called the Contra Rap
You can feel the heat

NORTH:
I'm Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North
I spoke right up when told "come forth"
I love my flag, red white and blue
I'd serve again if ordered to

REAGAN:
Well, my name's Ron, I feel the same
It's just that I won't take the blame

NIXON:
They're trying to make somebody take the Contra Rap
Let me make this perfectly clear
I didn't do it, I wasn't here

CARTER:
This is Jimmy, back in Plains
I think they all should be in chains

NORTH:
Let the cameras roll, I've had my day
Facing Senator Inouye
I stand my ground, whatever's been said
There is no proof, it's all been shred

REAGAN:
For goodness sake, won't somebody take the Contra Rap? The Contra Rap?

FORD:
I'm Gerry Ford, though sorry I'm late
I was looking for the Watergate

NIXON:
Oh come on Gerry, that's years ago
I should know, I let you go

REAGAN
Gentlemen please, let's get back
You're missing the boat, you're off the track

NORTH:
I love American, I love my wife
I love parades, the drum and fife
They will not make this colonel take the Contra Rap, the Contra Rap
I stood up tall, I did my bit
We still don't know who'll take the hit
Who will it be? Is it Admiral John
Is it big Ed Meese, or President Ron?

REAGAN:
I'm very tired, I've tried to please
Excuse me now, I need my Zs

NORTH:
That's President Ron, time for his nap
So he won't be taking the Contra Rap

VARIOUS VOICES:
Give us a break, he's not awake
So he can't take the Contra Rap, the Contra Rap....

NORTH:
I think we should shred this whole record

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