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Song Parodies -> "Catechism Blues"

Original Song Title:

"Folsom Prison Blues"

 (MP3)
Original Performer:

Johnny Cash

Parody Song Title:

"Catechism Blues"

Parody Written by:

Alvin Rhodes

The Lyrics

i see the priest a-comin'
he's quotin' verse again
i ain't picked up a bible
since...i don't know when
i'm stuck in catechism
and time keeps draggin on
but all this stuff needs knowin'
or down to hell, i'll go

when i was just a baby
my mama told me, "son...
always be a good boy,,,
say a prayer for everyone"
but i just can't dig this scene, no
cause its all so dry
but you'll reap what you are sowin'
and so i'll darn well try

i bet there's pure folks feelin'...
that these studies got them far
they're prob'bly feelin' jolly
that their learnin's up to par
but i guess i'm just a dumb 'un
or else i just can't see
and this knowledge should be soothin'
that's why it tortures me

but if i learned my catechism
and i knew the word, divine
i bet some peace, i'd own
and i would be a person, fine
cause with catechism...
you're really on your way
its the key for what i'm wishin'
on that judgement day

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Peter Andersson - July 03, 2007 - Report this comment
Unless you get to do 555 years in purgatory you ain't no real parodist, right?
Paul Robinson - July 03, 2007 - Report this comment
"Catechism" got your tongue, eh? 5's ~ ~ ~
alvin - July 03, 2007 - Report this comment
thanks peter and paul...couple of saintly names, i'd say
AFW - July 03, 2007 - Report this comment
Looks like we both were on the same parody wave, last night.....Unique idea..very well done
alvin - July 03, 2007 - Report this comment
thanks AFW....i liked your version too
Kristof Robertson - July 04, 2007 - Report this comment
As a lapsed catholic, I so relate to this. Wonderful, Al! 555
alvin - July 04, 2007 - Report this comment
thanks kristof
2Eagle - July 04, 2007 - Report this comment
Alvin Rhodes, meet Ned Flanders. Oy vay, talk about being obsessive compulsive!

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