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Song Parodies -> "Why Be Upset?"
Original Song Title:
"Sunrise, Sunset"
Original Performer:
Fiddler On The Roof Cast
Parody Song Title:
"Why Be Upset?"
Parody Written by:
Adagio
The Lyrics
http://ynucc.yeungnam.ac.kr/~bwlee/midi_s.htm#Back%20 Heres croll to sunrise, sunset1 (Anon. in this parody means anonymous)
Are these the joyful ones I fancied?
Are these the thoughtful ones today?
They grow so bitter at each other.
I'm dis-mayed.
When did they get to be so angry?
These "kids", they all say words so foul.
Who said f*** yesterday? They do appall !!
Why be upset?
Why be upset?
Quickly throw the nays.
Feelings turn overnight to bickers
Becoming spiteful as we gaze.
Why be upset?
Why be upset?
Angry are the jeers.
One reason following another
Driven by that anon. and tears.
What words of advice could I give them?
I'll butt out, let them find their way.
It's best they learn to find the answers,
Anyway.
It is so bestial this furor
Caused by a few deadheads for thee.
Are there some enemies in store for me?
Why be upset?
Why be upset?
Quickly throw the nays.
Feelings overnight should not sour.
They're brooding even though we praise.
Why be upset?
Why be upset?
Quickly change your gears.
One person ignoring the other,
If they are brainless and cause tears.
Are these the thoughtful ones today?
They grow so bitter at each other.
I'm dis-mayed.
When did they get to be so angry?
These "kids", they all say words so foul.
Who said f*** yesterday? They do appall !!
Why be upset?
Why be upset?
Quickly throw the nays.
Feelings turn overnight to bickers
Becoming spiteful as we gaze.
Why be upset?
Why be upset?
Angry are the jeers.
One reason following another
Driven by that anon. and tears.
What words of advice could I give them?
I'll butt out, let them find their way.
It's best they learn to find the answers,
Anyway.
It is so bestial this furor
Caused by a few deadheads for thee.
Are there some enemies in store for me?
Why be upset?
Why be upset?
Quickly throw the nays.
Feelings overnight should not sour.
They're brooding even though we praise.
Why be upset?
Why be upset?
Quickly change your gears.
One person ignoring the other,
If they are brainless and cause tears.
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That midi is supposed to be
http://ynucc.yeungnam.ac.kr/~bwlee/midi_s.htm#Back%20Here
It's a catchy one.
http://ynucc.yeungnam.ac.kr/~bwlee/midi_s.htm#Back%20Here
It's a catchy one.
A nice, well thought-out parody.
Thanks MasonR!
Mazel Tov!
Thanks Johnny!
Great job, Adagio...I see by your scores someone has taken umbrage to your views...sheesh! 555
http://www.amiright.com/parody/80s/drhook2.shtml
Thanks Kristof. I don't know what anyone could take umbrage to in this parody...my view as I stated in the parody was to mind my own business. Guess some others should too.
"quickly throw the nays" has a real nice poetic feel to it, Adagio - you are quite poetic in fact - 555
Thanks Stuart! I like being called poetic. :-)
DKTOS - But loved the read.
Thanks Guy!
(ABC-W) I got a midi out on this and reread it. Well worth the time to do so. I liked it even better.
Thanks again, Guy!
Another Adagio-style gem. Can't we all just get along?
Thanks Luke. :)
Other people here may have the courage, or be the brains, but I think you are the heart of the site
Thanks for the compliment, Rick!
(P.S. I do so have brains. lol)
(P.S. I do so have brains. lol)
(ABC) Rick says you are the heart of the website, but I would extend it to the Wisdom, too.
Thanks, Agri!!!! :)
(ABC-W) Only a handful of parodies can be profound, and this is one of them.
Thanks Scathe.
I like the original song and the parody does it justice.
Thanks John J.
(ABC) See above ... Pat, you've got the brain, the heart, AND the courage ... you could guide any Dorothy along The Guffaw-Brick-Road to The Amiright City!
Johnny, thanks for recognizing ALL my assets! :D
ABC--thought provoking, really.
(ABC) Amen! :-)
Thanks Merry and Arwen.
How distressing, my life summed up in a parody! 5's for you though!
Nice job, and thanks for the helpful midi. Also, if you're the heart of the site, can I be the spleen?
Thanks Pippin!
Claude, thanks...well, if you must be the spleen....ga'head. :)
Claude, thanks...well, if you must be the spleen....ga'head. :)
Yes, not one of the funnier parodies on the site (and not intended to be), but well written.
Thanks Jeff.
(ABC W) - Well, I know I saw this one SOMEWHERE, but I didn't realize I never found my way over here to vote and comment on it. I echo the remarks that correctly recognize this as excellent poetry put to an OS pace & cadence, which is nice work in and of itself. When you attach the thought that went into this piece and the meaning you are imparting this is wonderful stuff. 5's...
Well, thank you very much, Paul!
(ABC-W)Some more profound Adagio-esque poetry. 555
Thanks Kristof!
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