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Song Parodies -> "Ivan Volkov Runs The Railroad"

Original Song Title:

"I've Been Working On The Railroad"

Original Performer:

Traditional

Parody Song Title:

"Ivan Volkov Runs The Railroad"

Parody Written by:

Old Man Ribber

The Lyrics

Sometimes, the simple can be the best. ;D



Ivan Volkov runs the railroad - in the Russian lands.
Carries lumber by the train load - just to keep up with demands.
You can see him reminiscing - in his old worn-out office car.
There's no doubt that he is missing - the U.S.S.R.

In U.S.S.R. - was rail commisar.
He had perks of party membership.
'Though the days are gone - Ivan labors on,
Struggling to maintain his grip.

Putin's friends are shaking down Ivan.
Pay our cut or we will disrupt - abruptly.
All through Russia there's this connivin'
For the government's corrupt.

They all say
Yo! Yo! Rakin' in more dough.
That's the way that it's done. Da, we all know.
Yo! Yo! Rubles will now flow.
Ivan misses Uncle Joe.



Uncle Joe is of course Stalin. ;D

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Onslaught - February 20, 2013 - Report this comment
Efficiently done, and right on time. 555.
AFW - February 20, 2013 - Report this comment
After I Red this once, Ivan-ted to read it again, so I'm Russian to do it....Not sure it's about a real person, or just a name you chose..either vay, Komrade.. iz goot vun!
Rob Arndt - February 20, 2013 - Report this comment
Glad this parody didn't get derailed- 555! Btw, Volkov doesn't control the rails underground for the Redline Express that shuttles ICBMs around :)
John Barry - February 20, 2013 - Report this comment
Da!
John Lomain - February 20, 2013 - Report this comment
This gives me loco-motivation to vote 5's
BentleyBro - February 21, 2013 - Report this comment
I agree. The simple is the best normally :D This song I'm sure EVERYONE likes.
Old Man Ribber - February 21, 2013 - Report this comment
Thanks all. ;D

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