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Song Parodies -> Fragments -> Astrud Gilberto
These are short parody lyrics set to the lyrics of songs by Astrud Gilberto.
Astrud Gilberto
Astrud Gilberto's, "Girl From Ipanema"
Better Lyrics:
Short and pale and old and ugly
the girl from Chattanooga goes walking and when she passes
each man she passes says "YUK".
the girl from Chattanooga goes walking and when she passes
each man she passes says "YUK".
Original Lyrics:
Tall and tan and young and lovely
the girl from Ipanema goes walking and when she passes
each man she passes says "AH".
the girl from Ipanema goes walking and when she passes
each man she passes says "AH".
Submitted by: Landis Turner
Astrud Gilberto's, "The Girl From Ipanema"
Better Lyrics:
After digging up sweet potatoes,
The girl from Ipomoea goes walking.
The girl from Ipomoea goes walking.
Original Lyrics:
Tall and tan and young and lovely,
The girl from Ipanema goes walking.
The girl from Ipanema goes walking.
Submitted by: Richard Wetfuss
Astrud Gilberto's, "TheGirl From Ipanema"
Better Lyrics:
Out from her patch of Morning Glories,
The girl from Ipomoea goes walking.
The girl from Ipomoea goes walking.
Original Lyrics:
Tall and tan and young and lovely,
The girl from Ipanema goes walking.
The girl from Ipanema goes walking.
Submitted by: Richard Wetfuss
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