Syracuse is
like the life of Riley
There’s no place like show biz
But stay away if you’re smiley
To love one another
Unlike someone’s brother
Is far from a means to an end
If you plan on seeking a friend
What happened to the past
Left so quickly and could not last
The history of a Mayor
Could not save this place with prayer
Scandal and high deceit
Fast forward on repeat
Status quo falls in its rankings
Joyous blacks and whites now tankings
Even the news give clues
Lack of diversity sings blues
The right questions meet denial
Not even a Bobcat can shine the vile
A job if you hobnob
Without a suit as good as slob
So much for the powers-that-be
They weren’t around to make the history
You may as well be thug
So don’t expect a hug
Even keep cash under a rug
But the heart of the matter stays
Dead as off-Broadway plays
Even Jimi would forget Purple Haze
Syracuse is
like the life of Riley
There’s no place like show biz
But stay away from here
if you’re smiley