Lyrics Basket In The Pool - Phil Ochs

Basket In The Pool

Went to a party the other night, everybody was there
Thought that I would have some fun as I started up the stair
Somebody tried to ruin it when he won a raffle prize
Tried to shake and shock us right before our eyes
While we danced, while we were dancing
Who was the fool throwed the basket in the pool?
It was filled with the finest cheeses, filled with imported wine
Wish that I had won it, and I wish that it were mine
While I know some wino lives outside of town
He would gladly cut your throat if he could drink it down
While we danced, while we were dancing
Who was the fool throwed the basket in the pool?
If I’d have found out who he was, if I’d have found his face
Next time we have a party we won’t invite him back again
How can I go swimming now?
My world is laid to waste
It was the worst of manners and it was the worst of taste
Why can’t we be left alone?
I think that it was a crime
If everyone was groovy, we could all have a real good time
We could dance, go right on dancing
Who was the fool throwed the basket in the pool?
How can I go swimming now?
My world is laid to waste
It was the worst of manners and it was the worst of taste
Why can’t we be left alone?
I think that it was a crime
If everyone was groovy, we could all have a real good time
We could dance, go right on dancing
Who was the fool throwed the basket in the pool?
Who was the fool throwed the basket in the pool?
Who was the fool throwed the basket in the pool?
Who was the fool throwed the basket in the pool?