There's a portrait of Uncle Alvarez   Hangin' in the hall   Nobody wants to look at it   But Uncle Alvarez, sees us all      Oh, oh, oh imaginary accomplishments   Hey, hey, hey you visionary guy   You might even shake the hands of presidents   Better send a postcard and keep the family quiet      He's not really part Cherokee Indian   He didn't fight in the Civil War   He's just Eugene Isaac Alvarez   We feel sorry for the wall      Oh, oh, oh imaginary accomplishments   Hey, hey, hey you visionary guy   You might even shake the hands of presidents   You're gonna make 'em sorry when you die      And it's a long way down   You were hoping for a heart attack   Running around, investing on this and that   And your beautiful wife keeps your life on a shelf for you   Safe in a better way, there's no dust or mildew and   It's hard to believe you were once a beautiful dancer      Better just to shake it off   As you write your resume   Don't think of Uncle Alvarez   And the price he had to pay      Oh, oh, oh imaginary accomplishments   Hey, hey, hey you visionary guy   You might even shake the hands of presidents   You're gonna make 'em sorry when you die      Oh, oh, oh imaginary accomplishments   Hey, hey, hey you visionary guy   You might even shake the hands of presidents   Better send some money to the Alma Mater