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Song Parodies -> "Got No Rhythm"

Original Song Title:

"I Got Rhythm"

Original Performer:

George Gershwin

Parody Song Title:

"Got No Rhythm"

Parody Written by:

John A. Barry

The Lyrics

Attempts are funny—whenever I try.
Talent's something money can't buy.
Birds in the trees sing their day full of song—
Wish that I could play along.

I tipple all day, yes, I drink quite a lot.
How do I get that way? Look what I ain't got:

Got no rhythm, can't read music,
Got no talent—
Who could ask for anything less?
In a daze—E's like F flat, huh?
Got no talent
Who could ask for anything less?

Triple, double?
How's the time set?
Just can't find it—so I guess.
Can't get bars right.
What's the beat seem?
Got no talent
Who could ask for anything less?
Who could ask for anything less?

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Overall Rating: 3.9

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Johnny D - September 24, 2004 - Report this comment
Cute!
Royce Miller - September 24, 2004 - Report this comment
I like this one
John Barry - September 24, 2004 - Report this comment
JD, Royce--thanks. Except for the tippling, pretty much autobiographical, unfortunately.
alvin rhodes - September 24, 2004 - Report this comment
good concept...music and math has always confused me...however, i do play air guitar and bongos...5s
Airfarcewon - October 09, 2004 - Report this comment
Clever twist on a classic....especially like the line: "Birds in the trees sing their day full of song"

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