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Song Parodies -> "These Are The Laws I Gave Moses"
Original Song Title:
"Everything's Coming Up Roses"
Original Performer:
Cast of Gypsy
Parody Song Title:
"These Are The Laws I Gave Moses"
Parody Written by:
Moses Supposes
The Lyrics
Given that this is a parody website, I shouldn't have to say this, but... not to be taken seriously. Could be a useful mnemonic, though - I haven't been able to recite them in order since attending Sunday School as a child decades ago...
“[1]I’m thy Lord, I’m thy God
(If you understand, just give a nod)
I’m the only, the One…”
That’s the first of the laws I gave Moses!
“[2]Don’t depict me in clay
Then get down on your bent knees to pray
Pray to me, not to mounds…”
That’s another law I gave to Moses!
“[3]My name’s sacred, do not make it profane
Don’t make lowly that which the Lord says is holy!
“[4]Go to church… [5]love your kin…
[6]And remember that murder’s a sin…
And don’t take what’s not thine,
Whether [7]spear, [8]spouse or swine…
“[9]Don’t lie, or [10]covet what you think you’re due…”
Ah yes, these are the laws I gave Moses...
Ten laws I gave unto Moses...
Laws that I gave unto Moses, to give unto YOU…
(If you understand, just give a nod)
I’m the only, the One…”
That’s the first of the laws I gave Moses!
“[2]Don’t depict me in clay
Then get down on your bent knees to pray
Pray to me, not to mounds…”
That’s another law I gave to Moses!
“[3]My name’s sacred, do not make it profane
Don’t make lowly that which the Lord says is holy!
“[4]Go to church… [5]love your kin…
[6]And remember that murder’s a sin…
And don’t take what’s not thine,
Whether [7]spear, [8]spouse or swine…
“[9]Don’t lie, or [10]covet what you think you’re due…”
Ah yes, these are the laws I gave Moses...
Ten laws I gave unto Moses...
Laws that I gave unto Moses, to give unto YOU…
If at this point you feel the need to write a screed about how evil religion is, take a pill.
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Beautifully compact restatement of the 15... oy!... the 10... the Ten Commandments. 5s.
Cute.
No screed here, but I do think the interests of humor would be better served if people laid off politics and religion as topics here. JMHO. Won't kill your 5s, though. Cheers.
Thou shalt give this a five.
Masterful first submission, Moses, perhaps aided by your musically-gifted granddaughter. Glad you left out the lollipops and daffodils at the end of the OS. This is a useful ethics-app, suitable for any tablet or small device. 5s (although sec-code is MS3!)
I compressed the Commandments to the limit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KiCEJoX9kE
Thank you all for your comments! Devilled Advocado, I don't think there's anything wrong with parodies about religious or political subjects. And there's nothing wrong with voting your conscience. My ego's not that fragile. :)
Nothong wrong with your topic, but order a little messed up. The 10 are in order: (1) No other Gods, (2) No graven images, (3) Don't take Name in vain, (4) Keep Sabbath holy, (5) Honor father and mother, (6) No murder, (7) No adultery, (8) No theft, (9) No false witness against neighbor, and (10) No coveting what someone else has. 555
Great first submission; I can hardly wait for your book of more, man!
This is more than a little bit brilliant.
Thanks for the nice comments, everyone! Rob, sorry I switched the spouse and the spear. :)
Np, MS... you probably could do "9 to 5" as "Crucified!!!"
Rob, I will take up that challenge. :) I've been... crucified. Soon to be no longer livin'... And you'll know I died so your sins would be forgiven... So forgive your debts, as you're nevermore indebted For my blood has bought you everlasting credit...
Um, sorry, Rob - "DUH" was me - accidentally entered the security code in the Your Name field... "duh", is right!
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