You may already know that I’m a compulsive lyric changer. I adore song parodies. Changing songs has become my own melodic version of Mad Libs.
(Speaking of, how great are Mad Libs?)
Bella is not a fan.
With that in mind, I thought we’d play a little game of Wag Libs today. Tap your inner lyric changer and play along!
Today’s Wag Libs song is an old one that I rediscovered recently. When I’m in the car alone, I turn on Prime Country and belt out the country hits of my youth. I can’t help myself. (Trust me, however… it’s much better that I’m alone when this happens.)
Earlier this week, I happened to hear “Feed Jake” by Pirates of the Mississippi. I’d kind of forgotten about it, but it definitely speaks to the dog lover in me. Have you ever heard this song?
Here’s a pretty good cover of it:
The chorus goes like this:
Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I die before I wake, feed Jake. He’s been a good dog. My best friend, right through it all. If I die before I wake, feed Jake.
(I may have gotten emotional while singing along. I know, I know… I’m a mess.)
Anyway, shortly thereafter I found myself walking the dogs and changing the lyrics. In particular, I tackled that line about Jake. I came up with a few for each of the pups:
- If I’m struck down by salmonella, feed Bella.
- If I’m out late listening to Rockapella, feed Bella.
- If my recent drinking was far too lavish, feed Tavish.
- If a grizzly bear I tried to ravish, feed Tavish.
I didn’t say they were gems. Anyway, how would you rewrite the chorus for your pup?
Mom says she loves madlibs…she had forgotten all about them – thanks for reminding her 🙂
Many years ago I irritated everyone in range with the Olivia Newton John song, “Torn between two livers, feeling like a spleen…”
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That’s awesome.
If I end up a Led Zep roadie, feed Brody.
If I begin to rot, go moldy, feed Brody.
If I become a forgetful fogy, feed Brody.
Love these! I think the Led Zep one is my favorite.
If I fall down and hurt my Yiya, feed Delilah
If I lose my mind and say bye ya, feed Delilah
If I’m kidnapped and held for ransom, feed Sampson
If I’m out late getting my dance on, feed Sampson
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Good ones!
I LOVE this song! I had a lab named Jake when it came out in the nineties. It still makes me tear up when I hear it. Jake was such a good boy!
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You are the Queen of Lyrics!
If I start lookin’ and actin’ funny, feed Bunny!
If I have been making too much merry, feed Blueberry!
If I get laid really low, feed Mo!
If I get attacked by a rooster, feed Küster!
Me, not so much!
houndstooth recently posted..Drool Is A Dangerous Weapon
I think yours are great! I especially liked the Rooster one. 🙂
Mad Libs were a favorite of mine. Wish I could come up with something, but nothing good rhymes with Jersey or Dexter 🙁
Karen Friesecke recently posted..Dog A Day Project – Sharing Is Caring
Hmmm… how about:
If I get waylaid by a poorly-driving texter, feed Dexter.
If I meet the Queen and get stuck in a curtsy, feed Jersey.
I realize I’m stretching it a bit on that last one! 🙂