Lyrics

Sherry Bobbins: Alright, children, let's clean up this room Bart: Aw, man... Lisa: Do we have to? Sherry: Now, now. I know a little secret that will make the job go twice as fast If there's a task that must be done Don't turn your tail and run Don't pout, don't sob Just do a half-assed job If you cut every corner It is really not so bad Everybody does it Even mom and dad If nobody sees it Then nobody gets mad Bart: It's the American way! Sherry: The policeman on the street Needs some time to rest his feet Chief Wiggum: Fighting crime is not my cup of tea! Sherry: And the clerk who runs the store Can charge a little more For meat Apu: For meat! Sherry: And milk Apu: And milk! Sherry & Apu: From 1984! Sherry: If you cut every corner You'll have more time for play! All: It's the American way!