Aaron Copland, Old American Songs, First Set, No. 2 The Dodger

Old American Songs (Aaron Copland)
First Set
No. 2 The Dodger
James Bierney, baritone
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The second song - The Dodger - has been linked to the presidential campaign of 1884 between Grover Cleveland and James G Blaine. This campaign is remembered for being one of the dirtiest ever and was marked by unpleasant mudslinging and shameful personal allegations. Cleveland won the election but was defeated by Benjamin Harrison in 1888. He ran again in 1892 and was elected -making him both the 22nd and 24th President of the United States and the only one to serve non-consecutive presidential terms.
Yes the candidate’s a dodger,
Yes a well-known dodger.
Yes the candidate’s a dodger,
Yes and I’m a dodger too.
He’ll meet you and treat you,
And ask you for your vote.
But look out boys,
He’s a-dodgin’ for your note.
Yes we’re all dodgin’
A-dodgin’, dodgin’, dodgin’.
Yes we’re all dodgin’
Out away through the world.
Yes the preacher he’s a dodger,
Yes a well-known dodger.
Yes the preacher he’s a dodger,
Yes and I’m a dodger too.
He’ll preach you a gospel,
And tell you of your crimes.
But look out boys,
He’s a-dodgin’ for your dimes.
Yes we’re all dodgin’ . . . etc.
Yes the lover he’s a dodger,
Yes a well-known dodger.
Yes the lover he’s a dodger,
Yes and I’m a dodger too.
He’ll hug you and kiss you,
And call you his bride,
But look out girls,
He’s a-tellin’ you a lie.
Yes we’re all dodgin’ …………