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Song Parodies -> "Lincoln Worked It Out"

Original Song Title:

"We Can Work It Out"

Original Performer:

The Beatles

Parody Song Title:

"Lincoln Worked It Out"

Parody Written by:

Alvin Rhodes

The Lyrics

...happy birthday abe...
tried seceding...no way
northern states would keep on blocking
union must go on
south was needing their ways
ran the risk of going
cause their bond, assumed, was strong
lincoln worked it out
lincoln worked it out

southern states weren't staying
yankees thought it wrong
and they were quite prepared to fight
yes, the south was straying
lincoln worked it out
and got it straightened out alright
lincoln worked it out
lincoln worked it out

tempers very short...for four years time
all countrymen fighting their friends
weren't they ever taught...war was a crime ?
would they unite up once again ?

guys were bleeding always
it was vile as hell
both had the right but reasoned wrong
fighting is a cursed way
twas a chance the land
might tear apart before too long
lincoln worked it out
lincoln worked it out

fired on sumter's fort,,,and tensions climbed
they tussled and died in the end
rifles took those caught...behind the lines
so hard a task for mortal men

tried seceding...no way
northern states would keep on blocking
union must go on
south was needing their ways
ran the risk of going
cause their bond, assumed, was strong
lincoln worked it out
lincoln worked it out

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Pacing: 5.0
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Mark Scotti - February 12, 2009 - Report this comment
If only The Beatles lived during that time, things may have "Come Together" quicker! Brilliant, Alvin!!!!! I wish I could give a 6...
alvin - February 12, 2009 - Report this comment
thanks mark...glad ya enjoyed
Harry - February 12, 2009 - Report this comment
pure genius, Alvin. Great historical parody. I could've given this all 7s.
Jeff Reuben - February 12, 2009 - Report this comment
Happy Presidents Day! I enjoyed it, well done and timely
Andria - February 12, 2009 - Report this comment
Alvin, this was a very well-done parody as usual, and happy Lincoln's Birthday. Without Abe Lincoln, the US would probably be divided between north and south, slavery would probably still be legal, and we wouldn't have Barack Obama as president. 5s.
John Barry - February 12, 2009 - Report this comment
Four score an. . . . .wait, make that five score!
Serafina - February 12, 2009 - Report this comment
Excellent!! Very well constructed and nicely worded. And good choice of OS too. I give this a perfect score. :)
Timmy1000 - February 12, 2009 - Report this comment
Appropriate song for today - certainly worth one Lincoln penny and a 555
alvin - February 12, 2009 - Report this comment
thanks harry...glad ya liked it...thanks jeff....happy presidents day to you too...thanks andria...yep, abe rocked...thanks john...lol...thanks serafina...glad ya enjoyed...thanks timmy...happy presidents day
TJC - February 12, 2009 - Report this comment
Plays as well in my head as in Peoria... great job!
John Jenkins - February 12, 2009 - Report this comment
Excellent title, clever substitutions, and very well timed.
Claude Prez - February 13, 2009 - Report this comment
Personally, I think Lincoln may be the most overrated president ever. But this parody is very good, as usual. Well done.
alvin - February 13, 2009 - Report this comment
thanks TJC....thnks john...thanks claude
Patrick - February 20, 2009 - Report this comment
My favorite Beatles song turned into a great history lesson. A bit late with a comment, but very well done.
alvin - February 22, 2009 - Report this comment
thanks patrick

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