Basket In The Pool chords by Phil Ochs

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Intro 1

Verse 1
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Went to a party the other night,
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everybody was there
Thought that I would have some fun
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as I started up the stair.
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Somebody tried to ruin it when
he won a raffle prize,
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Tried to shake and shock us
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right before our eyes.
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While we danced,
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while we were dancing
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Who was the fool throw
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the basket in the pool?
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It was filled with the finest cheeses
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filled with imported wine,
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Wish that I had won it,
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and I wish that it were mine
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I know some wino lives outside of town
How would gladly cut your throat
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if he could drink it down
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While we danced,
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while we were dancing
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Who was the fool throw
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the basket in the pool?
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If  I had found out who he was,
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if I'd have found his face,
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Next time we have a party
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gonna find out his name.
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I've been on the ocean swimming
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know poroise led the way,
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It wasn't worth the matter and it
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wasn't worth the pay.
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We were there,
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go right on dancing
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Who was the fool throw the basket
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in the
pool?
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How can I go swimming now
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my world is laid to waste?
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It was the worst of manners and
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it was the worst of taste
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Why can't we be left alone?
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Think that it was a crime
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If everyone was groovy we could
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all have a real good time.
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We could dance, go right on dancing
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Who was the fool
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throw the
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basket in the pool?