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Track 2 from his ninth album "The Lonesome Jubilee" released in 1987 copyright Mercury Records. It was his first of six on the Mercury label and the second recorded at Mellencamp's Belmont Mall Studio in Belmont, Indiana. It was his fourth to be self-produced with assistance from Don Gehman and one of his most successful worldwide. Four singles were released with "Check It Out" reaching No. 14, "Paper in Fire" reaching No. 9 and "Cherry Bomb reaching No. 8 on the Billboard chart. The album continued the theme of the fading American dream and the challenges faced by average working people which began with his previous album "Scarecrow." It was his first album to feature fiddler Lisa Germano and the first of two with talented background vocalist Crystal Taliefero. The album received excellent reviews and reached No. 41 in Germany, No. 31 in the U.K., No. 24 in the Netherlands, No. 16 in Norway, No. 10 in Switzerland, No. 6 in Sweden and the U.S., No. 2 in Australia and No. 1 in Canada. It was certified Gold in Sweden, Platinum in Australia and New Zealand, 3X Platinum in the U.S. and 6X Platinum in Canada. Written by John Mellencamp and produced by John Mellencamp & Don Gehman. RIP Toby Myers. Featuring:

John Mellencamp - Lead vocals & acoustic guitars, autoharp on "Cherry Bomb"
Larry Crane - Lead, rhythm & acoustic guitars, mandolin, harmonica, autoharp, banjo & background vocals
Mike "Chief" Wanchic - Lead, rhythm & acoustic guitars, dobro, banjo, dulcimer & background vocals
John Cascella - Accordion, keyboards, sax, melodica, penny whistle & claves
Lisa Germano - Fiddle
Toby Myers - Bass, banjo & background vocals
Kenny Aronoff - Drums, percussion & background vocals
Special Guests:
Crystal Taliefero - Background vocals
Pat Peterson - Cowbell, tambourine & background vocals

Well, dear Mr. President, I live in the suburbs
It's a long way from Washington , D.C.
Had me a job workin' for wages
Till the company moved out and they forgot about me

Can't draw unemployment for some unknown reason
My kids are hungry, got four mouths to feed
I go out every day, look for suitable employment
Do you think that there's somethin' you could do for me
Cause I'm

(Down and out) here in paradise
(I'm down and out) I'm on my knees
(I'm down and out) here in paradise
Looks like the milk and honey run out on me

(Dear Mr. President, I used to be a dancer)
(Got a little bit too old so I became a secretary)
(Married a man in Las Vegas, Nevada)
(And ten years later he ran out on the kids and me)

(Some said I was pretty but those days are over)
(Now I've no place to live and I'm out on the streets)
(Oh, Mr. President, can I tell you a secret?)
I never ever thought that this could happen to me
Cause I'm

(Down and out) here in paradise
(I'm down and out) I'm on my knees
(I'm down and out) here in paradise
Looks like the milk and honey run out on me

Dear Mr. President, I'm just a young kid
I'm in the fourth grade at Riley Elementary
My Mom and Dad's been actin' funny, I'm not sure what
If it ain't got somethin' to do with me

My Daddy's always drunk, my Mom's a babysitter
And I don't like the Russians 'cause I hear they hate me
Dear Mr. President, can I ask you one question?
When the bombs fall down will they hurt everyone in my family, yeah, yeah

(I'm down and out here in paradise)
(I'm down and out and I'm on my knees)
(Down and out here in paradise)
Looks like the land of milk and honey done left me, hey
Hey (hey) hey
Woo
Hey (hey) hey
Well, well, 'cause I'm
(I'm down and out here in paradise)
(I'm down and out, I'm on my knees)
(I'm down and out here in paradise)