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We're counting over the votes from Dover,

 
Some are for Elmer, for Rolvaag, the rest.

 
We're counting, recounting. We're doing our best.

But though we record them, as we blackboard them, 


So, we're counting over the votes from Dover

As we're recounting, the vote is mounting.


The next day it's Rolvaag who's picking up speed.

What causes these switches is sons of bitches,


So, we're counting over the votes from Dover,


Here's ten for Rolvaag and nine for Elmer,


Let's check the record to see what it shows.


You bet we'll keep lookin' to see what's cookin'


(Thanks to the Minnesota History Center for sharing its recording of the 1963 Gridiron Dinner.)

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