No. 38 · The Presidents
Gerald Ford
1974-1977
In September of 1974, Ford granted “a full, free and absolute pardon” to former President Nixon, claiming that the disgrace of resignation had been punishment enough. The motive was largely selfish in order to get back to governing without the looming distraction, and this sent a strong message that certain officials are indeed above the law.
Lyrics
Capo 2 · Am, Em, G, D/F♯
I beg your pardon
Did you say you pardon
The king of crazy
Your head gone hazy?
Why you the pawn
Would die to save your fallen king?
It's not that he's above the law you say
Well, it's that, but it's something I can't say
You know why you did it?
You did it for you.
To get back to doing what you wanted to do
But we would not forget
From the book, published 2009 · song & page updated
I beg your pardon