The Computer Song

"The Computer Song" is a song from Astuter Computer Revue, a show that ran from 1982 to 1984 at EPCOT Computer Central in EPCOT Center's CommuniCore. It was written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman and performed in the show by American stage actor in the role of "Earlie the Pearlie," a pearly busker. Jennings also performed the song at the EPCOT Computer Central dedication ceremony.
==Lyrics==
You see my friends, the computer makes life easier.
Saves me time and headaches too.
He sorts things out, analyzes in a shake.
My enormous problem, to him's a piece of cake!
He's got a great big memory like an elephant.
Utilizes knowledge without end.
That's why I'm a rooter, for me computer.
Everybody needs a friend!
When my work piles up, and I'm seein' red,
'cause I need five arms and an extra head,
I find the computer, becomes me trouble shooter.
He keeps miles and miles of facts on file.
My wish is his command.
Nothing is astuter than a computer, when I need a helping hand.
Let me explain:
They keep on top of accommodations,
record and update reservations.
Coordinate telephone operations,
and help plan energy conservation.
They're really a great financial device,
payroll service is kept precise.
They protect attendance then give advice,
on personnel, food and merchandise.
They're constantly focusing all their attention,
on matters of safety and fire prevention.
They've given efficiency new dimension,
with numerous examples, too many to mention!
And that's why I'm a rooter, for me computer.
Everybody needs a friend!
You see my friends, the computer does the drudgery,
leaves me free for better things.
I push some buttons, and in a half a mo',
What was a sticky wicket, becomes an easy go!
He's got a great big memory like an elephant.
How he works is hard to comprehend.
Complicated computations take him just a tick.
He coordinates and tabulates, and does it double quick!
And that's why I'm a rooter, for me computer.
Everybody needs a friend!
==Videos==
Sperry Univac presents Ken Jennings EPCOT 1982|Performance of "The Computer Song" by at the EPCOT Computer Central dedication ceremony
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