Speakeasy of Betrayal

Verse 1 (spoken-sung, with piano vamp and muted trumpet)
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Ladies and gents, step into the hall,  
Champagne flows, but the deals are small.  
Rubio’s grin, a paper-thin mask,  
Trading his favors in a vaudeville act.  
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Chorus (big brass hits, swing rhythm)
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Step right up, the party’s grand,  
Rubio’s dealing with a shaky hand,  
Trump’s at the bar, Vance on the floor,  
Brass horns blare — who’s keeping score?  
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Verse 2 (clarinet solo weaving between lines)
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Whispers in corners, the band plays hot,  
Promises sold for a whiskey shot.  
The Charleston spins, alliances bend,  
Every refrain hides another pretend.  
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Chorus (repeat, louder, with trombone slides)
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Step right up, the party’s grand,  
Rubio’s dealing with a shaky hand,  
Trump’s at the bar, Vance on the floor,  
Brass horns blare — who’s keeping score?

Vaudeville / Cabaret , jazz, brass and horns