Heart Brakes *
Sung to the tune "Heartaches"

Merck makes heart brakes.
You'll take their Vioxx till your heart breaks.
Merck's profits are too large to cast aside.
The F.D.A. agrees to be Merck's blushing bride.

Head fakes, handshakes,
Merck manufactures and sells heart brakes.
You think they're happy with what they do?
That Merck's heart breaks for you?

* N.Y Times - 2/18/05
"F.D.A. Panel Says Pain Relievers
Should Remain on Market"

Music by Al Hoffman
Original Lyric by John Klenner
Alternate Lyric by Bob Carlson
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2/18/05

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