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Song Parodies -> "Catcher in the Rye"

Original Song Title:

"Turkey in the Straw"

Original Performer:

Traditional

Parody Song Title:

"Catcher in the Rye"

Parody Written by:

Diddims

The Lyrics

Based on the novel Catcher in the Rye, by J. D. Salinger. I'd like to hear the story told through something like this.
As I was a-goin'
On down the hall
With a tired ass
From a nasty brawl
I rammed my fist
On the big man, cruel,
I says bye-bye
To the goddamn school

Chorus:
Catcher in the rye
(Whistle)
Catcher in the rye
(Whistle)
Beat 'im up and rack 'im up
And then say good-bye
And tell 'em all a tale called
Catcher in the rye

I went homewards
But too early though
I rented a room
With plenty o' dough
A hooker with me,
Not more than a pup
A-grumblin' that
She'd just woken up

Chorus:

Did you ever go walkin'
On a cold winter night
While all the fish
Slept in a pond, froze tight
With their fins at their scales
And their scales frozen stiff
Did you ever see a birdie
Get to hibernate like this?

Chorus:

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Pacing: 3.6
How Funny: 3.3
Overall Rating: 3.6

Total Votes: 22

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Johnny D - August 26, 2004 - Report this comment
Hey, now that's different and clever!
Diddims - August 26, 2004 - Report this comment
Tank yew! Tank yew! I'm much obliged! Sure, you'll understand it if you've read Catcher in the Rye, but that's a basic summary of the events.
Kaoru - May 16, 2005 - Report this comment
Wow that was just great. May I make up a melody for it?
Randizzle - June 01, 2005 - Report this comment
perfect song..thanks
dj linny - November 20, 2007 - Report this comment
this parody turns the negative story into a more positive one i guess i didn't really like the book but this song should be heard before u read it

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