An Empty Chair
lyrics and melody by Cat Faber 2012
mp3 and pdf sheet music
D G D A
We're hurting for employment, in this promised land,
D G D A
And income inequality is out of hand,
D Em D G
Funding for campaigns still needs reform, but they're
G D A D
Making conversation with an empty chair.
D G D A
They rag on the recession, try to fix the blame;
D G D A
You'll notice that they never mention Dubya's name.
D Em D G
They're looking out of touch to me, just standing there,
G D A D
Making conversation with an empty chair.
D G D A
You can learn a lot from people that you don't ignore
D G D A
Or dismiss with ugly epithets like slut and whore.
D Em D G
Women have a lot to say, but do they care?
G D A D
Making conversation with an empty chair.
D G D A
Their thoughts on equal rights have always made me flinch,
D G D A
Their words about minorities can kind of pinch,
D Em D G
Assistance for the unemployed consists of prayer,
G D A D
And making conversation with an empty chair.
D G D A
We gave this thing a chance but now I have to say
D G D A
Perhaps it's time to give it up and walk away.
D Em D G
It's plain they aren't listening; let's leave them there
G D A D
Making conversation with an empty chair.
