Our District Managers Revolve and Revolve and Revolve (28)

comedic patter song that fits within the novelty or musical comedy genre, This witty piece features Lehrer as a solo vocalist, delivering rapid, rhythmic lyrics with clear enunciation and precise diction, His vocal style is light and conversational, prioritizing the clever lyrics over melodic flourish, which enhances the song’s humorous tone, Accompanied by piano, it showcases Lehrer’s talent for wordplay in a satirical, theatrical style, The combination of humor, musical theatre influences, and the vocalist's distinctive performance makes this a standout example of comedic songwriting

[Douglas]
Oh, Douglas, his district is called number one 
His men never know what it is to be glum, 
He works with them out in the rain or the sun, 
To bring in the points every day.

[Larkins]
Oh, Larkins is D.M. of district naught two, 
That's just how it's punched on a T.M. card true, 
His men are all with him-they work every clue, 
So, quota will not get away.

[Perkins]
Oh, Perkins the district he covers is three, 
His offices down to a man all agree 
The visits he makes are a sure guarantee, 
Their records they will not delay.

[Loughlin]
Oh, Loughlin's so glad that his district is four, 
He's ever on call to his men and what's more, 
They're out every day adding points to the score, 
And that's why they all are so gay.

[Kenney]
Oh, Kenney the district he travels is five, 
He says they're a group of real men much alive, 
They always look forward for him to arrive, 
Then all of their points they display.

[Powers]
Oh, Powers the district he circuits is six, 
There's never a problem that he cannot fix, 
His men say the getting of points are not tricks, 
Just never let prospects say nay.

[Worthington]
Oh, Worthington's southwestern district is seven, 
The lure of the oil fields-to him it's like heaven, 
He says be it A.M. or P.M. eleven, 
As long as there's points, they will stay.

[Packard]
Oh, Packard's Pacific Coast district is eight, 
Is always on hand early morn until late, 
His core of fine workers are right up to date, 
From quota they never will stray.

[Pennell]
Oh, Pennell he goes all around the Midwest, 
His I.T.R. motto is "Let's do our best", 
That's why all his men they come through on the test, 
And never let points go astray.

[Tallquist]
Oh, Tallquist his compass points west a bit south, 
It matters not whether there's rain or a drought, 
His men have a method of getting about, 
Let's go get the business they say.

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[Intro] The U.S. looks small on a map but just try, To visit each town where our offices lie. Would take many months for you even to fly, And cover the things you had planned. But this is no longer a problem Like others was easy to solve, Located in sections we have our D.M.s, Who revolve and revolve and revolve. [Douglas] Oh, Douglas, his district is called number one His men never know what it is to be glum, He works with them out in the rain or the sun, To bring in the points every day. [Larkins] Oh, Larkins is D.M. of district naught two, That's just how it's punched on a T.M. card true, His men are all with him-they work every clue, So, quota will not get away. [Perkins] Oh, Perkins the district he covers is three, His offices down to a man all agree The visits he makes are a sure guarantee, Their records they will not delay. [Loughlin] Oh, Loughlin's so glad that his district is four, He's ever on call to his men and what's more, They're out every day adding points to the score, And that's why they all are so gay. [Kenney] Oh, Kenney the district he travels is five, He says they're a group of real men much alive, They always look forward for him to arrive, Then all of their points they display. [Powers] Oh, Powers the district he circuits is six, There's never a problem that he cannot fix, His men say the getting of points are not tricks, Just never let prospects say nay. [Worthington] Oh, Worthington's southwestern district is seven, The lure of the oil fields-to him it's like heaven, He says be it A.M. or P.M. eleven, As long as there's points, they will stay. [Packard] Oh, Packard's Pacific Coast district is eight, Is always on hand early morn until late, His core of fine workers are right up to date, From quota they never will stray. [Pennell] Oh, Pennell he goes all around the Midwest, His I.T.R. motto is "Let's do our best", That's why all his men they come through on the test, And never let points go astray. [Tallquist] Oh, Tallquist his compass points west a bit south, It matters not whether there's rain or a drought, His men have a method of getting about, Let's go get the business they say.

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