Bob McDonnell theme song lyrics: “Leave the sinkin’ ship behind”

At the Virginia Republican Convention today in Richmond, Republican Nominee for Governor Bob McDonnell was introduced with a Creedence Clearwater Revival song — “Up Around the Bend“.

Didn’t someone check the lyrics of this catchy tune?

There’s a place up ahead and I’m goin’ just as fast as my feet can fly
Come away, come away if you’re goin’, leave the sinkin’ ship behind.