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Song Parodies -> "They Named It After Cecil Rhodes"

Original Song Title:

"Why Don't We Do It in the Road"

Original Performer:

Beatles

Parody Song Title:

"They Named It After Cecil Rhodes"

Parody Written by:

John A. Barry

The Lyrics

I hope to follow Rick Duncan's example and eventually parody every Beatle song--from the sublime to the ridiculous.
They named it after Cecil Rhodes. (4x)

Part is now called Zambia.

But one time it was named for Rhodes.
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Steve K. - December 01, 2004 - Report this comment
Cool. When you repeat, just change "Zambia" to "Zimbabwe".
Rick D - December 01, 2004 - Report this comment
I want to see what you do with "Revolution #9"
MasonR - December 01, 2004 - Report this comment
How about "You Know My Name (look up the number)"?
Johnny D - December 02, 2004 - Report this comment
"No acid? Screw it, lick a toad!"
Stuart McArthur - December 02, 2004 - Report this comment
oh thanks John - that's gonna be going round in my head for weeks now

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