Basket In The Pool Lyrics - Singles - Phil Ochs

Went to a party the other night, everybody was there 

Thought that I would have some fun as I started up the stair 

Somebody tried to ruin it when he won a raffle prize 

Tried to shake and shock us right before our eyes 

While we danced, while we were dancing 

Who was the fool throw the basket in the pool? 

It was filled with the finest cheeses filled with imported wine 

Wish that I had won it and I wish that it were mine 

I know some wino lives outside of town 

Who would gladly cut your throat if he could drink it down 

While we danced, while we were dancing 

Who was the fool throw the basket in the pool? 

If I had found out who he was, if I'd have found his face 

Next time we have a party gonna find out his name 

I've been on the ocean swimming know porpoise led the way 

It wasn't worth the matter and it wasn't worth the pay 

We were there, go right on dancing 

Who was the fool throw the basket in the pool? 

How can I go swimming now? My world is laid to waste 

It was the worst of manners and it was the worst of taste 

Why can't we be left alone? Think that it was a crime 

If everyone was groovy we could all have a real good time 

We could dance, go right on dancing 

Who was the fool throw the basket in the pool?