(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