Russians    (intro)    (midi)

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1. In Europe and America

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    there's a growing feeling of hysteria,

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    conditioned to respond to all the threats,

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    in the rhetorical speeches of the Soviets.

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    Mister Krushev said "We will bury you!"

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    I don't subscribe to this point of view,

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    it'd be such an ignorant thing to do,

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    if the Russians love their children, too.

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2. How can I save my little boy

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    from Oppenheimers deadly toy,

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    there is no monopoly on common sense,

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    on either side of the political fence.

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    We share the same biology,

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    regardless of ideology,

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    believe me when I say to you

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    I hope the Russians love their children, too.

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3. There is no historical precedent,

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    to put the words in the mouth of the president,

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    there's no such thing as a winnable war,

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    it's a lie we don't believe anymore.

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    Mister Reagan says "We will protect you!"

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    I don't subscribe to that point of view,

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    believe me when I say to you,

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    I hope the Russians love their children, too.

4.  instrumental = verse 3, lines 1 to 4

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    We share the same biology,

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    regardless of ideology,

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    but what might save us, me and you,

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    is if the Russians lo…..ve their children, too.

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(orig. = capo 3rd)    (Sting)