When I was in a band long ago my friend would always pester me to write a song with a word that is generally not used in music. I always thought it was a cool idea and I do enjoy songs that tend to focus on some 
unconventional words. I often think to myself, “How do they fit that in.” Well, my band disbanded and our songs remained corny and pretty horrible (probably because I was attempting to write lyrics), but music will go on without us and today, as the spelling bee progresses on ESPN and numerous 10-13 year olds (even a third grader) continue to prove they are smarter then me, let us make our song of the day a song by the word master, Mr. Robert Zimmerman (otherwise known as the much better sounding Bob Dylan).
In Workingman’s Blues #2 ( I do not believe there is a one but it is Bob Dylan so no one will question him) Dylan
finds a way to neatly place the word proletariat in his first verse. Proletariat. Definition: Member of a lower social class. Etymology: Latin. The song is off of his 2006 release of Modern Times which was his 32nd studio album. His wikipedia discography is huge by the way. The song is a classic Dylan release, a soft guitar and piano background highlighting the lyrics of Dylan and his distinctive deep croon. Take a listen and let Dylan sing you some of his Workingman’s Blues (even though he is pretty well off).
Here is the song:
The Music Court 
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