Independence Day Lyrics - Moxy Fruvous

(Murray on lead) 

The streamers were red and gold. 

And all of the stores stayed closed. 

And everybody couldn't wait 

For the fireworks display. 

The city had a hot dog stand 

and lovers walked hand in hand. 

And me standing there alone 

Except for the clowns I suppose. 

(All) 

And the people came around on Independence Day 

And the children let go their balloons and flew away. 

(Murray) 

Then the wind swung around to the east 

And the rain came down in sheets. 

I saw trees bending to the ground 

And people running all around. 

(Murray and Dave) 

I stuck my hand into my coat 

Felt the letter that you wrote. 

I said "This is Independence Day. 

I wonder how I'll celebrate?" 

(All) 

And the people came around on Independence Day 

And the children let go their balloons and flew away. 

Red and gold (red and gold...) bleed down to black. 

Once it's gone (once it's gone), it won't come back. 

(guitar and keyboard solo) 

(All) 

And the people came around on Independence Day 

And the children let go their balloons and flew away. 

(Murray, w/ others) 

Geneveive, I do believe I can't go on this way 

(All) 

Now I know what freedom is on Independence Day. 

(Murray) 

Oh...oah... 

Oh, oah-oh-oh...