As heard on Rush's radio show

Sung to Norman Greenbaum's Spirit In The Sky

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The lyrics are down below . . .

When I die and they lay me to rest
Even though there's no stars on my chest
I didn't serve and don't qualify
Gonna get me an honor I can buy

Oh, gonna get me an honor I can buy
I'm a big donor - yeah, that's why
Bill put the fix in with Togo West
So I'm gonna go to the place that's the best

Prepare yourself - big bucks are a must
But you'll have a friend in the White House
Then you'll know that when you die
Bill will recommend you for that honor you can buy

Oh, he'll recommend you for that honor you can buy
While the deserving are passed on by
When you die and they lay you to rest
You're gonna be with the bravest and the best

Well, I'm a winner - I bought my way in
You thought you'd seen the worst of sleazes
The Lincoln bedroom thing was pretty mild
Compared to recommending you for an honor you can buy

Yeah, he'll recommend you for an honor you can buy
Does it surprise you? I wonder why
After all, we know he's the best
At putting shamelessness to the test
Shamelessness to the test

Parody version © 1997 Paul Silhan