Smart Songs - Constitution lyrics

[Hook: Shoeless Jeff & Scott Free] Constitution, Constitution The law that's supreme all across the Union Constitution, Constitution The founders agreed we would need a solution It's a great work, the framework of our nation It's a great work, one of the greatest on paper Constitution, Constitution the law that's supreme all across the Union [Verse 1: Shoeless Jeff] September 17, 1787 In the Pennsylvania statehouse, a meeting was ending A secret convention, delegates from twelve states Here's what they came up with after months of debates: [Verse 2: Scott Free] We the people of the United States Claim justice, liberty, all that relates In the Preamble, lots of pride you'll find The mission statement of what the founders designed {Verse 3: Shoeless Jeff] Following the Preamble, there are seven articles First one says who makes the laws and rules It's the Legislative Branch, that's what their job is House and Senate both, known as the Congress [Verse 4: Scott Free] The leader we choose through Article II Is the president executive power ensues As Commander in Chief, with the ability To the guide the country through war and treaty [Verse 5: Shoeless Jeff] You'll see from Article III, we have Judiciary That means the courts that can punish or set free And if there's ever the question: "Is this law constitutional?" Well, ask the Supreme Court, it should know [Hook: Shoeless Jeff & Scott Free] Constitution, Constitution The law that's supreme all across the Union Constitution, Constitution The founders agreed we would need a solution It's a great work, the framework of our nation It's a great work, one of the greatest on paper Constitution, Constitution the law that's supreme all across the Union [Verse 6: Scott Free] To create a new state in the land we adore Congress must agree, reads Article IV All these states work together, yes the Union is one A brotherhood to protect from invasion [Verse 7: Shoeless Jeff] Article Five could be why this work has survived It says we can change it to keep with the times 2/3 of the House and of the Senate Plus approval from the states makes a new amendment [Verse 8 : Scott Free] Every judge and every court must understand Constitution is supreme law of the land And elected officials must agree with this list Vowing to an oath, part of Article VI [Verse 9: Shoeless Jeff] Well, the seventh and the last of the articles we sing about Is about how the Constitution came about When nine states signed it and were satisfied That's when it could take effect, what we call ratified [Outro: Scott Free] These seven articles are the foundation Layers of guidelines that help build our nation First Congress meeting would lead to something bright The ten amendments, known as the Bills of Rights [Chorus: Shoeless Jeff & Scott Free] Constitution, Constitution The law that's supreme all across the Union Constitution, Constitution The founders agreed we would need a solution It's a great work, the framework of our nation It's a great work, one of the greatest on paper Constitution, Constitution the law that's supreme all across the Union