The Ballad Of U.s. Steel Lyrics - Phil Ochs

See the man with the glasses, his name is Roger Blough, 

he went to see the president, say "hello" and rush out (?) 

"I got to tell you we need a small price rise" 

But honest John just looked at him with ice cold steely eyes 

U.S. Steel won't be stealing anymore 

JFK come to life and close the door 

They shovel slag on the public's back 

Inflation raced down the track (?) 

JFK paced up and down, he was very ill at ease 

Said "my daddy told me they're a bunch of SOBs 

This follow the leader pricing is cake with too much icing 

Adam Smith is turning over if this is free enterprising" 

*chorus* 

Then Kennedy conference it was seen all over the land 

The spirit of the Roosevelts was once again in command 

With the public on his side, well he finally turned the time 

And William Buckley almost committed suicide 

*chorus*