On his own time John Martin, a civilian employee at the Pentagon, wrote the lyrics to a tune that will make furloughed feds laugh.

WASHINGTON – There are many ways to deal with a serious situation that’s annoying and over which one has no control.

Some people complain. Some people take a vacation. Some people write parodies.

At least, that’s what John Martin, a civilian employee at the Pentagon, did – on his own time, of course.

“Furlough Fridays” is a song set in the style of “Monday, Monday” by The Mamas & the Papas.

Martin says, he just wanted to spread some good spirit.

“It’s really a serious matter because it’s going to affect a lot of people. It’s going to hit some people hard. I was thinking what can I do to maybe lighten some spirits, so people can look at it and at least get a laugh,” says Martin.

Listen to the song in full (on the right) and follow along with the lyrics below.

“Furlough Fridays”

Furlough Fridays, aren’t cool to me

Furlough Fridays, I will be…losing money

On Furlough Fridays, Furlough Fridays you can guarantee

That Friday mornings I won’t worry bout a VTC

Furlough Fridays, please go away

Friday, Friday, it used to be my favorite day

Oh, Friday mornings, are gonna be boring without any meetings

On Furlough Fridays I’ll stay in bed, and watch Maury

Every other day, every other day

Every other day of the week is fine, yeah.

But whenever Friday comes – but whenever Friday comes

You may find me begging for a nickel and dime

Furlough Fridays, aren’t cool to me

Furlough Fridays, I will be …losing money

Oh, Furlough Fridays, Furlough Fridays are a little scary

Cause come October my wife may no longer be with me

Every other day, every other day

Every other day of the week is fine, yeah.

But whenever Friday comes – but whenever Friday comes

You may find me begging for a nickel and dime

Furlough Fridays, please go away

Friday, Friday, used to be my favorite day

Woah, Furlough Fridays.please go away

Furlough Fridays…please go away

Whew

Furlough Fridays

Whew

Furlough Fridays

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