[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