Who’s gonna play the gangster
Who’s gonna play the nun
Have you found a producer
Do you think you’re gonna find one
Maybe we could get that guy
Who directed John’s last show
He’s too hot for us right now
But it’s all in who you know

And it’s a Company Town
Like Hershey, Pennsylvania
It’s a Company Town
Like Milwaukee , Wisconsin
We don’t manufacture beer
No chocolate bars here
Just dreams for the other company towns
Dreams for the other Company Towns

Hey baby, you got the prettiest eyes I’ve seen
Hope I’m not out of line when I say you belong on the silver screen
You say you tried, and you ain’t even got your union card
Well I still got some connections down on Sunset Boulevard

And it’s a Company Town
Like Hershey, Pennsylvania
It’s a Company Town
Like Akron Ohio
No tires for your car
No chocolate bars
Just dreams for the other Company Towns

And you can struggle all your life
Or make it overnight
Baby you got the talent
But we’re looking for a different type–

Drop by the office Monday
And be sure you bring your picture too
The casting people need someone
Someone who looks like you

And it’s a Company Town
Like Hershey, Pennsylvania
It’s a Company Town
Like Battle Creek, Michigan
No frosted flakes
No chocolate milk shakes
Just dreams for the other Company Towns
Dreams for the other Company Towns

(lyrics: Dan Bern)