| Inspired by the 1978 disco hit "I Will Survive", the lyrics were rewritten to proclaim support for libraries, particularly under the stress of tight budgets. Another version of this video is available, which begins with a send-up of a typically hectic day in the life of a professional librarian. LYRICS When the budget was first slashed, I was petrified How to do my job With my new printer denied? Then I ran off a few more They didn't look too wrong The streaks are long But we'll just have to get along So we step back In the library's base Approving fewer, but better programs Without disgrace Should we stop inviting authors? Should we buy condensed books? Pretty sure that the homeschoolers Would just give us dirty looks Come on now, walk, in our door Just wander around now You are welcome to explore Did you think we'd stop reading to your kids? We still want them To learn about the pyramids We'll advise! Alphabetize! For as long as we have patrons Libraries will stay alive We've got computers spread throughout And so much to check out We'll survive We will survive Hey hey It took lots of hard work To stand this budget squeeze Trying hard to mend the pieces of your DVDs I drove oh so many miles Just feeling sorry for myself We used to worry But we'll be better in a hurry For us a crisis Is nothing new Just bring these items back by The date that they are due Check out new releases Wonders to behold But I'm saving this one for the patron Who has placed the hold Come on now ... |
