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Song Parodies -> "Tragic When Carp Died"

Original Song Title:

"Magic Carpet Ride"

 (MP3)
Original Performer:

Steppenwolf

Parody Song Title:

"Tragic When Carp Died"

Parody Written by:

John A. Barry

The Lyrics

I've got a bream, fish, fish, and now the tank's screen is clean.
Water was cloudy, full of dirt and mites,
Oxygen count was quite light.
Old carp died here. I parked him on a watery bier.

Well water's now what my fish find.
And an aerator gives it a swirl.
It was tragic when carp died.
So I flushed it to the sea.
It smelled worse than a beanery,
Flushing it set my nose free.
Closed the lid, filled,
Said, "goodbye, gills,"
Sent it to the sound or bay.

I got an ultraviolet lamp,
So they, my fish, could get some rays
And keep the water algae-free.
Well water isn't like that from the bay.
Water turns brown if I let the pH drop down.

Well now my fish is doing fine.
Why don't you try my cuisine, little girl--
Escargot appetizer.
Well the main dish comes from the sea.
Ready for some bream fricassee?
Finned cuisine is so tasty.
It's pan-fried, girl,
Take a bite, girl,
Chase it with some Chardonnay.

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Overall Rating: 4.4

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Rick D - April 15, 2005 - Report this comment
Congrats. One of these here put you in the 600 club. And I'm sure you got there faster than anyone has or will. So sorry to see that you are slowing down (at least, you thought you were)
Guy - April 15, 2005 - Report this comment
Sorry to hear that your carp pet died. Congrats on 600.
John Barry - April 15, 2005 - Report this comment
Thanks, Rick and Guy. For better or worse, the muse has touched me lately.
Johnny D - April 15, 2005 - Report this comment
Congrats on reaching 600 and congrats on this parody, too. Don't blow a muse! Unless she invites you to.
alvin rhodes - April 15, 2005 - Report this comment
fives for you and a moment of silence for the carp
Rick C - April 15, 2005 - Report this comment
Congrats on 600, John! Another riotous parody...........555
2Eagle - April 17, 2005 - Report this comment
You should have buried your fish by a rose bush. He would have made good fertilizer and that would have made him feel honored.

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