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[Verse 1]
Mister Guder, say Mister Guder
May I have a moment with you?
For there is something I’ve got to say
And please don't let it scare you away
[Verse 2]
Mister Guder, say Mister Guder
I have seen you go through a day
You're everything a robot lives for
Walk in at nine and roll out the door at five
[Chorus]
You reflect the company image
You maintain their rules to live by
Shine your shoes, let’s keep a neat haircut
Now that you're wearing a coat and tie
[Verse 3]
Mister Guder, say Mister Guder
Some day soon you may realise
You've blown your life just playing a game
Where no one wins but everyone stays the same
[Chorus]
You reflect the company image
You maintain their rules to live by
Shine your shoes, let’s keep a neat haircut
Now that you're wearing a coat and tie
[Verse 4]
Mister Guder, say Mister Guder
Some day soon you may realise
You've blown your life just playing a game
Where no one wins but everyone stays the same, sa-a-ame
[Scat Interlude]
[Outro]
Please play your game
Stay the same
Mr. Guder was written by Richard Carpenter & John Bettis.
Mr. Guder was produced by Jack Daugherty.
Carpenters released Mr. Guder on Wed Aug 19 1970.
Via the Carpenters' official site:
Richard Carpenter: John Bettis and I composed this “anti-establishment” song in late 1967, following our brief stint at Disneyland. We had been hired as the piano/banjo act at Coke Corner on Main Street, U.S.A. and, as such, were required to perform American songs...