Here is the story of the Oakland A’s
Here’s the legacy of Charlie Finley and his slaves
They came from Philadelphia, and Kansas City too
California gold, kelly green, wedding gown white and Vida Blue

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The A’s, the A’s, the Oakland A’s
Ain’t no better ways to waste your days

in the early 70s, the A’s they ruled the land
Reggie, Rudi, Catfish, Dick Williams and Sal Bando
Then a few years later, Billy Ball came around
It lasted until they ran Billy outta town

Now in the new millennium, Moneyball rules the roost
Bein smart with numbers gives poor teams a boost
Tejada and his buddies gave Jeter a highlight reel
They come this close and just fall short, that seems to be their deal

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They still play in that stadium where no one else would play
Hotdogs, peanuts, crackerjack, then call it a day
Some would call that ballpark a freaking mausoleum
But that’s no graveyard Mister, that’s the Oakland Coliseum

This then is the story of the Oakland A’s
Gene Tenace, Rickey Henderson, Charlie Finley and his slaves
They come from Philadelphia, and Kansas City too
California gold, Kelly green, wedding-gown white and Vida Blue
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(lyrics: Dan Bern)