A.m.a. Song Lyrics - Phil Ochs

G D G 

We are the nation's physicians 

D G 

Yes, we give to our lobbies every day 

D B C7 

We will fight against disease when the money comes with ease 

G D G 

And when we get together we say 

C G 

Hooray for A.M.A. 

C G D 

And for us doctors gluts of higher pay 

G D B C7 

If you can't afford my bill don't you tell me that you're ill 

G D G 

'Cause that's the free enterprise way 

We've divided up the sections of the body 

Every day we specialize more and more 

But we really love to stitch the diseases of the rich 

We are sure there is a clinic for the poor 

Hooray for the A.M.A 

And for us doctors gluts of higher pay 

If you can't afford my bill don't you tell me that you're ill 

'Cause that's the free enterprise way 

And our waiting rooms are getting pretty crowded 

It is sad to see our patients sit and bleed 

But if you must use our ointment then you must have an appointment 

Or who'll pay for those magazines you read 

Hooray for the A.M.A 

And for us doctors gluts of higher pay, higher pay 

If you can't afford my bill don't you tell me that you're ill 

'Cause that's the free enterprise way 

And now the government is getting too ambitious 

Yes, we know they want to socialize us all 

Well our oath was hippocratic but with money we're fanatic 

So we'll see you in Canada in the fall [1] 

Hooray for the A.M.A. 

And for us doctors gluts of higher pay 

If you can't afford my bill don't you tell me that you're ill 

'Cause that's the free enterprise way 

AMALGAMATED A.M.A.