This page contains lyrics to the parody song "Barack the Magic Negro," written and performed by Paul Shanklin. Sung to the tune of Peter, Paul & Mary's hit "Puff the Magic Dragon," the song made news recently when it was featured on a political satire CD that was sent out to Republican National Committee members by Chip Saltsman.
Chorus
- Barack the Magic Negro lives in D.C.
- The L.A. Times, they called him that
- Cause he’s not authentic like me.
- Yeah, the guy from the L.A. paper
- Said he makes guilty whites feel good
- They’ll vote for him, and not for me
- Cause he’s not from the hood.Conservative Culture: Drive By Media Matters - “Magic Negro” and Secret Service (May 8, 2007)
Verse
- Some say Barack’s “articulate”
- And bright and new and “clean.”
- The media sure loves this guy,
- A white interloper’s dream!
- But, when you vote for president,
- Watch out, and don’t be fooled!
- Don’t vote the Magic Negro in –Conservative Culture: Drive By Media Matters - “Magic Negro” and Secret Service (May 8, 2007)
- Cause —
Barack the Magic Negro Lyrics
- Conservative Culture: "Barack the Magic Negro" Lyrics (May 8, 2007)
Barack the Magic Negro Video
- YouTube Video: Barack the Magic Negro (Time: 2:15)
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References
Fast Facts
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Writer
Paul Shanklin
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Fact:
Sung to the tune of "Puff the Magic Dragon"
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The term "Magic Negro" was coined during the Brown vs. Board of Education trial
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Sung as an impersonation of Al Sharpton
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Featured on the March 19, 2007 radio program The Rush Limbaugh Show
