It's the words of hope and of change once more.
It's the campaign language we've heard before.
While we chant "Yes We Can" - there's no definite plan.
It's the real world after all.

It's the real world after all.
Fine words might fill us with awe,
But our problems are not small.
It's the real real world.

It's our "Sputnik moment" - we must not fail,
And we must invest in a high speed rail.
Keep our programs and yet - we will reduce our debt.
Is this real world? Not at all!

It's the real world after all,
Must heed debt comission's call.
Now here comes the budget brawl.
It's the real real world.

(Extra verse - not in the original song, but included under a "Continuing Resolution")

We must keep our land on the chosen path,
Outdo China in science and in math,
Make our small business grow - revise taxes although
It's the real world after all.

It's the real worls after all,
Setting us up for the fall,
More fed spending - the last straw?
It's the real real world.

(Another extra verse - again not in the original but borrowed from China!)

They all sat together, we watched O. try
To make Nancy jump up and Boehner cry.
'Though there was Kum-Bah-Yah - you can bet your dear Ma
'Twas not real world - not at all!

It's the real world after all,
Must account for Murphy's Law.
Instant action? There'll be stall.
It's the real real world.