My friends, I originally penned the lyrics below late last summer (they've been revised since then) and some of you have already seen them but I am still looking for someone with music-writing skills that can assist me in the realization of a complete song. So, once again, I give you: (of course listening to the classic rock satellite this morning actually put me in the mood to share this again)
YOUTH
©Robert Charles Burnham
"Jeremiah was a bullfrog"
That was so long ago
My girlfriend's name was Lisa
I didn't worry 'bout my soul
Manfred Mann was coming
Sailing in across the waves
And those four downtrodden souls; from Liverpool
They gave us a rave
Matchstick Men on the corner
Selling them cheap tambourines
The music in my heart and head
Lord, was making the scene
Someone popped some acid
And Marilyn took her life
American Pie drove into a levy
And she sank like a knife
Old Tom, he rode on a rocket
And Johnny, he walked the line
And me and you and a dog named boo
We were feeling mighty fine
Then at some point in Ohio
Four rebels hit the ground
Lisa placed a flower in her hair
And was San Francisco bound
After USA lost a lonely war
And DC had thieves in the night
All I remember was the tracks of my tears
As I cried at such a sight
And although I truly expected
Uncle Billy never came back home
I remember they told me he was a hero
We should be proud he was our own
There's been a lot of music
coming at us through the years
But they'll never be another beat
That could alleviate all our fears
Yes I think the music saved us
When we were the precious few
Facing the turmoil of an age
Back there in the days of our youth
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Your song is not for rap, thank heavens, it sounds like it should be between soft rock and sure soul,,, wish I could do music,,, I can almost hear this,,, dog gone it,,,
God Bless you in your search,,,
this is awsome, like always!
you are great at what you do!
I'm glad I did the search because without doing so, I wouldn't have found this little gem of parody, copyrighted and presented by Bob Emmet (©2007 Bob Emmet) - thank you Bob. Thank you Donna.
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It began as just a lark
Some doofus overheard a bark
Now I've been indicted and my life is a living hell
We didn't mean those dogs no harm
They were happy on our puppy farm
Oh how it sucks to be banned from the NFL
Me and you and a dog snafu
Havin' fun and making lots of bets
It ain't true what they said we do
Those killer pit bulls, they're just pets
They say it's violent crime
but so's the Raiders' defensive line
And like bullfights and shootin' cats, it's just nature's way
We would euthanize the sick
by whackin 'em with a stick
There's nothing wrong with that, you weirdos from the SPCA
Me and you and a dog snafu
This ghetto kid got kicked in the rear
I'm so blue 'cause I got used to
A hundred thirty—mil a year
It'll probably be all right
I'll say those pooches loved to fight
Donate some money to some pansy dog charity
The sponsors will tout my career
And the fans will surely shed a tear
At the heartfelt public speech my manager wrote for me
Me and you and a dog snafu
I'm innocent, but nobody cares
Until this dog-gone mess is through
I can't even play—for da Bears
Oh, me and you and a dog snafu
Makin' money bettin' on the fights
I hope it's true that a dog can't sue
Woof, how reality bites
AND, NO, I DO NOT ENDORSE DOG FIGHTING AND I AM NO FAN OF MICHAEL VICK.
I didn't mean to seem smug, I was only trying to help..I think your lyrics are very marketable.
BTW, if you like parody songs, you should check out "The Dan Orr Project"...he has some real hoots...You might like "Man Boobs"...to the tune of "Night moves"...or 'Nights in White Castle"...oh hell, you know that tune.
I enjoyed it Robert.
Good luck in your quest.
In any event, I do believe that going to UTSA and posting some notes on some dorm news boards would probably find you someone willing to help out for a few bucks. You know how college kids are, always needing extra cash and am so sure helping someone out this way would get you the desired effect.
You new photo is really nice!!
Is this a nostalgic piece? A parody? An actual song you wish to get recorded?
Shed some light on how and why you used the first sentence and I will get back to you.
Thank you ALL for the fine encouragement. Time will tell.
God Bless
I have an infection that made my back hurt and made my ill to my stomach.. Anywho,
thanks for telling me what the song is about. I have more info and now I can make a tiny suggestion. After the first line "Jeremiah was a bullfrog", for the next line state: "So long ago but not forgotten. "Lisa had been mine" "And I hadn't worried for the loss of my soul."
What do you think?
Do you like the suggestion?
If not that's okay, just thought I would put my two cents in.
I don't understand the comment by Donna...she said the dogs name was boo, not blue. Unless I read your lyrics wrong, you DID say boo.....one of my favorite sons btw!
You are very very talented. Keep writing!
Love this poem/song. Brings back so many memories.
Very cool! I love some of those songs you implied. "Memories....misty, water color Memories...."
Love the photo and the poem