A festive casino jingle for Cedar Rapids

Andy Donovan

Dec. 22, 2024 6:00 am

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Bet on No! (To the tune of “Let it Snow.”)

Oh, the slots inside are a sightful,

But the payouts are slim and spiteful.

Yet since our mayor wants it so,

Casino, Casino, Casino!

This scheme is in need of stopping,

A payola bubble ripe for popping.

Rob Peter, pay Paul, borrow!

Debts will grow, Debts will grow, Debts will grow!

Give your savings a kiss goodbye,

Maybe luck will change over time.

Embezzle, now you’ve gone awry,

Welcome to a life of crime!

A casino cares not you’re dying.

Supporters, you’re mystifying!

‘Cause if you love our City so,

Let it go, let it go, let it go!

Andy Donovan

Cedar Rapids

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