One day, after a particularly frustrating bidding experience, we were blowing off steam in the office and came up with a little jingle that had all of us giggling. I had forgotten about this little ditty until a new business colleague called it to my attention after browsing our website and stumbling across the link to the song.
I think everyone, at one time or another, has made an unfortunate contracting decision based solely on price, only to find out that you truly do “get what you pay for.” It’s just a little bit of fun that I thought I’d share. I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it.
You Give Contractors a Bad Name
(Sung to the tune of Bon Jovi’s “You Give Love a Bad Name” )
A substandard product is what you sell
You promise me service, then put me through h—
Low bid price got a hold of me
When price is a prison, I can’t break free
Ooohh, your low bid won
Oh no, it’s not gonna run
Advance Air can save you
Get the damage undone
Shot in the dark
And you’re to blame
You give contractors a bad name
We play by the rules, but you play your game
You give contractors a bad name
You give contractors a bad name
Plaster a smile on your lips
Dangle your bid from your fingertips
Your price is a dream, you act so sly
Your very first change order is your first kick in the eye
Oooh, your low bid won
Oh no, it’s not gonna run
Advance Air can save you
Get the damage undone
