A Little Help from Ol' Bill

In his speech at the convention this week Bill Clinton made a better case to re-elect the President than anyone else did--including the President himself.  In the weeks ahead Barack Obama would do well to remind himself daily of the power of this key ally.  Here's a song he could sing, to the tune of "With A Little Help From My Friends," by the Beatles:

What would you think if I stood up with pride
And recited everything that I've done
Lend me your ears and I'll give you that list
And I'll try not to hide and run.

I get by with a little help from ol' Bill
I get high with a little help from ol' Bill
Gonna try with a little help from ol' Bill.

What do I do when Bill Clinton's not here
(Does it worry you to be alone?)
How do I feel by the end of the day
(Are you sad because you're on your own?)

No I get by with a little help from ol' Bill
I get high with a little help from ol' Bill
Gonna try with a little help from ol' Bill.

Do you need anybody?
I need Bill Clinton to win.
Could it be anybody?
It's got to be Mr. Bill.

Would you believe there's a living ex-prez
Who communicates with talent and skill?
(What should you do to make sure that you win?)
Guess I better make the best use of Bill.

I get by with a little help from ol' Bill
I get high with a little help from ol' Bill
Gonna try with a little help from ol' Bill

Do you need anybody?
I need Bill Clinton to win.
Could it be anybody?
It's got to be Mr. Bill.

I get by with a little help from ol' Bill,
I get high with a little help from ol' Bill
Oh I'm gonna try with a little help from ol' Bill,
With a little help from ol' Bill.