THE GREAT WALL OF AMERICA

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THE GREAT WALL OF AMERICA

THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF HATRED HAVE NOW BEEN PUT IN PLACE
THE ANGRY MOB HAS SPOKEN AND SHOWN ITS UGLY FACE
ATAVISTIC FLAMES ARE STOKED, NOW WATCH THE SMALL MINDS SNEER
THE GREAT WALL OF AMERICA'S A TESTAMENT TO FEAR

RUN IT UP A FLAG POLE AND LET'S SEE WHO SALUTES
THE CROOKED AND THE TWISTED STAND TALL IN CAHOOTS
A TRUMPED UP CHARGE OF 'OTHER' CAN NOW BE VIEWED A CRIME
THE GREAT WALL OF AMERICA WON'T STAND THE TEST OF TIME

YOUR POOR AND HUDDLED MASSES ARE NO LONGER WELCOME HERE
MEXICANS AND MUSLIMS HAVE EVERYTHING TO FEAR
JUST WHO'S NEXT I WONDER, ASIAN, BLACK OR JEW?
THE GREAT WALL OF AMERICA MIGHT NOT BE GREAT FOR YOU.

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from MODERNISED, released December 18, 2016
Paul Cleary : Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards.
Brian Foley : Bass
Jake Reilly : Drums
Frank Duff : Trumpet
Paul Grimes : Trombone

words and music, by Paul Cleary.

All Trumpet and Trombone parts, written and arranged by Paul Cleary

Produced by Paul Cleary and Pat Donne

Recorded by Brian Foley in Poddle Park Studios

Sleeve Design Jake Reilly and Marian Balfe
Cover Photo by Jake Reilly

Mastered by Darrell Walker

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