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Dear Mama, Dear Papa (The White House Barbecue Song)

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(Verse 1) Dear Mama, dear Papa, Took a bus ride, what a saga! Left Six Flags, punched the clock, Now I’m standing right outside on Pennsy Rock! (Verse 2) There’s a picnic, it’s so thrilling, Georgia barbecue—plates are filling! On the South Lawn, what a dream, Jimmy Carter shook my hand—I nearly screamed! (Chorus) Oh, the ribs drip, the band’s playin’, History’s here—heart is swayin’! Got goosebumps, oh what a view, Never thought I’d trade coasters for D.C. queues! (Verse 3) Disco’s blarin’, Star Wars winning, Apple’s launching—what’s beginning? Gas is pricey, world’s a spin, But tonight, we all feel like we just fit in! (Bridge) Mama, Papa, guess what’s new? Elvis still rules, but punk’s here too! Donna Summer’s on the charts, And “Rocky” taught us all to fight with heart! (Verse 4) Met the First Lady—she’s so classy, Said, “Welcome, friends!”—felt so fancy! Laughter’s soaring, music’s tight, This sure beats the Tilt-A-Whirl on Friday night! (Final Chorus) Oh, the lights glow, the moon’s beamin’, Secret Service? Yeah, they’re schemin’! This is magic, history’s near, But don’t worry—I’ll be back next year! (Outro – Spoken) Or… maybe I’ll stay. Think Carter needs a new ride operator?