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Song Parodies -> "Sadder Day in the Bark"

Original Song Title:

"Saturday in the Park"

Original Performer:

Chicago

Parody Song Title:

"Sadder Day in the Bark"

Parody Written by:

Jim Rotondo

The Lyrics

Sadder Day in the bark,
I think they’re tearing my forest down.
Homeless birds, squirreless herds,
Mother Nature tumb-a-lin’ down.
Dillweeds sawing, bungholes clawing,
Refusing to go green.
Like carpenters gone wild.
Can you dig it, no I won’t,
Been protesting such a long time,
Till Sadder Day.


Sadder Day in the bark,
I think a new Walmart will go there.
Sadder Day in the bark,
Next up is a gigantic job fair.
Future paper, meet your Maker,
A man making copies,
The staple-sorted kind.
Will you help me change the world?
Can you dig it, no I won’t.
Been protesting such a long time.
Till this Day.

Bridge:
Fast motion buzz saws, spewing sawdust right my way.
A tan man can still make money his own way
Once cut down, all is lost
All is lost.

No more life in the bark
Everyday’s a carbon copy.
No more life in the bark.
Will have to go and plant a new tree.
Peckers happy, clean yet sappy,
The squirrel cuddles his nuts,
Awaiting his mating call.
Can you dig it, yes I can,
And I’ve been planting such a long time.
For today.

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Christie Marie M - March 13, 2009 - Report this comment
I always hated it when great forests and woodlands are being taken down for some commercial purposes. I feel so sad about every woodland creatures' habitats being invaded and lost. Where are the environmentalists when you need them the most? Oh, well, I guess we also have to make a living for ourselves commercially, too. Anyways, I love the way you wrote this song. Fluently paced, creative, and controversial. I'll preserve 555 acres of woodland for ya!
Jim Rotondo - March 13, 2009 - Report this comment
Thanks alot Christie, this video should be posted by Monday, once again with the Chipmunks type vocals. Once in a while it feels good to parody something with a meaning and a cause, if you will.
Mark Scotti - March 13, 2009 - Report this comment
And a great cause it is, Jim. Wonderful job, and great title sub!!!
Harry - March 13, 2009 - Report this comment
Jim, an astounding work. Out of town developers making a quick buck, getting out, and leaving nothing to the locals. Gone are the friendly hardware stores, mom and pop stores, pharmacies, all to make room for chains. There should be a balance (sustainable living) Open Space. you should do Little Boxes by Pete Seeger.
Jim Rotondo - March 16, 2009 - Report this comment
Thanks so much guys, I think being raised on Stephen Stills' "songs for a cause" are now starting to come out in greater frequency. It's no doubt a plus to make folks laugh and think at the same time...

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