Limericks

[amb141]

Since word games seem to be the order of the day lets ratchet it up a notch -- to poetry.

Add a line to the limerick. Poster of the 5th line starts a new one. Keep it bawdy.

There was a young man from Calcutta....

[Amie]

Who smeared his privates with butter..

[Sue90]

but slipped when using the knife :o




I'm gonna love this game :-)
Oh...how does a limerick...work properly...which lines rhyme and which don't?

[amb141]

Sue

You will have to try a different third line.

Here is a classic limerick as an example:

There was an old man of Darjeeling
Who boarded a bus bound for Ealing
It said on the door
`Don't spit on the floor'
So he stood up and spat on the ceiling.

alan

[Sue90]

A Clumsy Young Fellow Named Tim

A clumsy young fellow named Tim (A)
was never informed how to swim. (A)
He fell off a dock (B)
and sunk like a rock. (B)
And that was the end of him. (A)

okay the first and second rhyme
third and fourth rhyme
and the last rhymes with the first...right???

sorry...I am confused.

[amb141]

Sue

You got it!

The third and fourth lines also have a different rhythm as in your example.

So the rhythm (scansion) of a limerick is like:

Di Dah-Dah Di Dah-Dah Di Dah
Di Dah-Dah Di Dah-Dah Di Dah
Di Dah-Dah Di Dah
Di Dah-Dah Di Dah
Di Dah-Dah Di Dah-Dah Di Dah

but sometimes, for humorous effect, you can play with the rhyme scheme and the scansion as in this limerick by WS Gilbert:

There was an old man of St. Bees
Who was horribly stung by a wasp
When they said, “does it hurt?”
He replied, “no, it doesn’t –
It’s a good job it wasn’t a hornet”

alan

[Sue90]

okay this is going to be fun.
Is it possible to have each person write the previous line too.
That way by the end of the poem we can see it as one??
Sue90

[Sue90]

Okay...shall I start?


There once was a dog named Kip

[amb141]

There once was a dog named Kip
Whose owner was sort of a dip...

And just to finish the limerick that I started before

The was a young man from Calcutta
Who smeared his privates with butter
But on trips to New Delhi
He'd make do with jelly
If it isn't one thing its an-utta.

alan

[Sue90]

hahah...funny limerick Alan

There once was a dog named Kip
Whose owner was sort of a dip...
when it was time for a bath

[carolj100]

There once was a dog named Kip
Whose owner was sort of a dip...
when it was time for a bath
He knew not to laugh

[L e s]

There once was a dog named Kip
Whose owner was sort of a dip...
when it was time for a bath
He knew not to laugh
he just went out the door with a skip




There once was a camel in the desert

[amb141]

There once was a camel in the desert
Who was an insufferable stuffed shirt...

[Sue90]

There once was a camel in the desert
Who was an insufferable stuffed shirt...
When they asked him the reason



I don't get it? hahahha...

[Amie]

There once was a camel in the desert
Who was an insufferable stuffed shirt...
When they asked him the reason
He blamed the cold season...

[Sue90]

There once was a camel in the desert
Who was an insufferable stuffed shirt...
When they asked him the reason
He blamed the cold season...

[carolj100]

There once was a camel in the desert
Who was an insufferable stuffed shirt...
When they asked him the reason
He blamed the cold season...
And then said, "My bunions hurt!"

[amb141]

Carol

Great. We need a first line for the next one though.

alan

[carolj100]

I was afraid of that. I'm not good at this. Hold on. . . . . . . . .
I'm thinking, I'm thinking (can you smell the burned rubber?) :think:

[carolj100]

Up on the library table

[Amie]

Up on the library table
There stood a young man called Abel..

[carolj100]

Up on the library table
There stood a young man called Abel..
His brain was so lame

[amb141]

Up on the library table
There stood a young man called Abel..
His brain was so lame
That he thought it a shame

[amb141]

Elwood

Fair. Fair. but now we need a first line for the next one. Just don't make us find 2 rhymes for "orange."

Where'd it go?!

alan

[LeRoi]

>>Where'd it go?!<<

I thought it was a little too morbid, but I'll put it back and try to think of the next line..


Up on the library table
There stood a young man called Abel..
His brain was so lame
That he thought it a shame
So he hung himself from the gable :nono:




There once was a lady from Maine...

[carolj100]

There once was a lady from Maine...
Who didn't believe there was pain

[MaKa]

There once was a lady from Maine...
Who didn't believe there was pain
She would walk on sharp rocks

[MaKa]

There once was a lady from Maine...
Who didn't believe there was pain
She could walk on sharp rocks
Without any socks

[Angel]

There once was a lady from Maine...
Who didn't believe there was pain
She could walk on sharp rocks
Without any socks
And found no reason to complain.


There once was a man on a bus...

[Jan*]

There once was a man on a bus...
Who didn't like much of a fuss..

[Angel]

There once was a man on a bus...
Who didn't like much of a fuss..
So he moved to the back

[Jan*]

There once was a man on a bus...
Who didn't like much of a fuss..
So he moved to the back
To sit beside Zack

[Linda]

There once was a man on a bus...
Who didn't like much of a fuss..
So he moved to the back
To sit beside Zack
And now he doesn't sit beside Gus!



Looking into the sky one day

[MaKa]

Looking into the sky one day
I saw a UFO far away

[LeRoi]

Looking into the sky one day
I saw a UFO far away
It came somewhat closer

[MaKa]

Looking into the sky one day
I saw a UFO far away
It came somewhat closer
And freaked out this poster

[Jan*]

Looking into the sky one day
I saw a UFO far away
It came somewhat closer
And freaked out this poster
Who's still not returned today



While taking my duck for a walk

[MaKa]

Looking into the sky one day
I saw a UFO far away
It came somewhat closer
And freaked out this poster
Who turned into a statue of clay



It's time now to turn out the light

[L e s]

It's time now to turn out the light
For I feel it is rather too bright

[Denine]

Because morning is near

[Amie]

It's time now to turn out the light
For I feel it is rather too bright
Because morning is near
I have nothing to fear

[L e s]

It's time now to turn out the light
For I feel it is rather too bright
Because morning is near
I have nothing to fear
'Cos I know that spider won't bite



(and the one we missed from jan*)

While taking my duck for a walk

[carolj100]

While taking my duck for a walk
I stopped at the corner to talk.

[MaKa]

While taking my duck for a walk
I stopped at the corner to talk.
With the gabbing and quacking

[MaKa]

While taking my duck for a walk
I stopped at the corner to talk.
With the gabbing and quacking
The noise was nerve-wracking

[Denine]

Maka : the last line has to rhyme with the first line I think. Now you have to start a new line.

[MaKa]

Thanks, Denine, there is no last line yet!
MaKa

[Denine]

Oh my soooo sorry, I am baking cookies, and I wasn't paying attention. Please accept my appoligy. Was excited that I had finally figured out what a limerick was. LOL

[MaKa]

While taking my duck for a walk
I stopped at the corner to talk.
With the gabbing and quacking
The noise was nerve-wracking
The passers-by all stopped to gawk.



We need some more people with rhymes

[Denine]

We need some more people with rhymes
who know what their doing sometimes

[Jan*]

We need some more people with rhymes
who know what their doing sometimes
'Cause I trip on my tongue

[MaKa]

We need some more people with rhymes
who know what their doing sometimes
'Cause I trip on my tongue
And before very long

[Jan*]

We need some more people with rhymes
who know what their doing sometimes
'Cause I trip on my tongue
And before very long
I'll be heading again t'ward crimes



A student in match class one day,

[MaKa]

We need some more people with rhymes
who know what their doing sometimes
'Cause I trip on my tongue
And before very long
Need a beverage with lemons and limes.





The weather is turning quite cold

[MaKa]

A student in match class one day,
Decided that she couldn't stay

[Jan*]

A student in match class one day,
Decided that she couldn't stay
So she threw down her books

[Amie]

A student in match class one day,
Decided that she couldn't stay
So she threw down her books
And relied on her looks

[L e s]

A student in match class one day,
Decided that she couldn't stay
So she threw down her books
And relied on her looks
and ran shouting "I'll be back another day!"



There once was a red faced possum

[Jan*]

There once was a red faced possum
Who didn't think all was awesome

[MaKa]

There once was a red faced possum
Who didn't think all was awesome
She crawled in a hole
And looked for a mole

[Jan*]

There once was a red faced possum
Who didn't think all was awesome
She crawled in a hole
And looked for a mole
Found one, decided to toss 'm





The look on her face said it all

[L e s]

The look on her face said it all
As she stood up and reached for the ball

[Amie]

The look on her face said it all
As she stood up and reached for the ball
It was warm, soft and hairy

[L e s]

The look on her face said it all
As she stood up and reached for the ball
It was warm, soft and hairy
I think it came from the dairy

[Jan*]

The look on her face said it all
As she stood up and reached for the ball
It was warm, soft and hairy
I think it came from the dairy
Or perhaps from the bull's own stall




On the basketball court at the gym,

[MaKa]

On the basketball court at the gym,
They are working to get in the trim

[MaKa]

On the basketball court at the gym,
They are working to get in the trim
With the season soon starting

[L e s]

On the basketball court at the gym,
They are working to get in the trim
With the season soon starting
We are not departing

[Amie]

On the basketball court at the gym,
They are working to get in the trim
With the season soon starting
We are not departing
Until we get sixpacks like him


There once was a lady from France

[MaKa]

There once was a lady from France
Who thought she should take one more chance

[Jan*]

There once was a lady from France
Who thought she should take one more chance
So she made a quick call

[MaKa]

There once was a lady from France
Who thought she should take one more chance
So she made a quick call
And rented a hall

[Sue90]

There once was a lady from France
Who thought she should take one more chance
So she made a quick call
And rented a hall
just to dance all night with Lance

I found a rock that was flat

[Amie]

I found a rock that was flat
And took it home just for my cat

[L e s]

I found a rock that was flat
And took it home just for my cat
I carried it into the house

[MaKa]

I found a rock that was flat
And took it home just for my cat
I carried it into the house
It was grey like a mouse

[Amie]

I found a rock that was flat
And took it home just for my cat
I carried it into the house
It was grey like a mouse
So he ate it, and now is too fat.



While walking on a summer's day

[MaKa]

While walking on a summer's day
I saw the neighbors hard at play

[MaKa]

While walking on a summer's day
I saw the neighbors hard at play
They were chasing some balls

[L e s]

While walking on a summer's day
I saw the neighbors hard at play
They were chasing some balls
Right down by the malls

[Miaa]

While walking on a summer's day
I saw the neighbors hard at play
They were chasing some balls
Right down by the malls
In the merry month of May


I went to the store in the pouring rain

[Sue90]

I went to the store in the pouring rain
without an umbrella, how insane

[MaKa]

I went to the store in the pouring rain
without an umbrella, how insane
Was drenched to the skin

[MaKa]

I went to the store in the pouring rain
without an umbrella, how insane
Was drenched to the skin
By the time I went in

[amb141]

I went to the store in the pouring rain
without an umbrella, how insane
Was drenched to the skin
By the time I went in
My hair was madid (how arcane!)

A man of impeccable taste...

[Sue90]

A man of impeccable taste...
well that was said in haste

[MaKa]

A man of impeccable taste...
well that was said in haste
Let's say it was somewhat eclectic

[L e s]

A man of impeccable taste...
well that was said in haste
Let's say it was somewhat eclectic
made life very hectic

[MaKa]

A man of impeccable taste...
well that was said in haste
Let's say it was somewhat eclectic
made life very hectic
Which left him feeling half-crazed.


Chipmunks are raiding the garden

[Amie]

Chipmunks are raiding the garden
I heard one burp and say pardon

[thelindaj]

Chipmunks are raiding the garden
I heard one burp and say pardon
He picked up his head

[Amie]

Chipmunks are raiding the garden
I heard one burp and say pardon
He picked up his head
And farted instead

[kimrought]

Chipmunks are raiding the garden
I heard one burp and say pardon
He picked up his head
And asked, "where is Fred"

[Sue90]

Chipmunks are raiding the garden
I heard one burp and say pardon
He picked up his head
And asked, "where is Fred"
maybe he's in the wood carton?

Yesterday I met a man named Steven

[kimrought]

Yesterday I met a man named Steven,
He asked Joe if they were even,

[Jan*]

Yesterday I met a man named Steven,
He asked Joe if they were even,
He shouted aghast,

[kimrought]

Yesterday I met a man names Steven,
He asked Joe if they were even,
He shouted aghast,
No..........you are last,

[L e s]

Yesterday I met a man names Steven,
He asked Joe if they were even,
He shouted aghast,
No..........you are last,
but I think that the odds were uneven.



There once was a vicar from Dimchurch

[Miaa]

There once was a vicar from Dimchurch
who looked exactly like lurch

[Amie]

There once was a vicar from Dimchurch
Who looked exactly like lurch
He had a brother called Fester

[MaKa]

There once was a vicar from Dimchurch
Who looked exactly like lurch
He had a brother called Fester
And his sister was Hester

[Amie]

There once was a vicar from Dimchurch
Who looked exactly like lurch
He had a brother called Fester
And his sister was Hester
And they all liked fishing for Perch


There once was a young man called Farley

[MaKa]

There once was a young man called Farley
Who spent day and night riding his Harley

[Jan*]

There once was a young man called Farley
Who spent day and night riding his Harley
But he really screwed up

[bird]

There once was a young man called Farley
Who spent day and night riding his Harley
But he really screwed up
And asked the gang whats up

[Amie]

There once was a young man called Farley
Who spent day and night riding his Harley
But he really screwed up
And asked the gang whats up
When he crashed into a field full of barley


There was a young lady called Bird

[Denine]

There was a young lady called Bird
who loved her little dog have you heard?

[Denine]

There was a young lady called Bird
Who loved her little dog, have you heard?
Her name was Patches

[Jan*]

There was a young lady called Bird
Who loved her little dog, have you heard?
Her name was Patches
Like a cat, she scratches

[Amie]

There was a young lady called Bird
Who loved her little dog, have you heard?
Her name was Patches
Like a cat, she scratches
Now that can't be true, how absurd


There once was a Webmaster called Mike

[L e s]

There once was a Webmaster called Mike
Who went to Holland to see a dyke

[Sue90]

There once was a Webmaster called Mike
Who went to Holland to see a dyke
But to his surprise all the water was gone

[MaKa]

There once was a Webmaster called Mike
Who went to Holland to see a dyke
But to his surprise all the water was gone
And home he returned-all alone

[Amie]

There once was a Webmaster called Mike
Who went to Holland to see a dyke
But to his surprise all the water was gone
And home he returned-all alone
What a waste after such a long hike


There was an angel called Sue

[Miaa]

There was an angel called Sue
who flew around without a clue

[MaKa]

There was an angel called Sue
who flew around without a clue
About whom she could help or where to go

[L e s]

There was an angel called Sue
who flew around without a clue
About whom she could help or where to go
wonderful things, waiting to bestow

[Sue90]

There was an angel called Sue
who flew around without a clue
About whom she could help or where to go
wonderful things, waiting to bestow
She was just waiting to do it with you.

There was a message board with all kinds of folks

[Amie]

There was a message board with all kinds of folks
Some with problems and some just shared jokes

[MaKa]

There was a message board with all kinds of folks
Some with problems and some just shared jokes
They would argue and weep

[Amie]

There was a message board with all kinds of folks
Some with problems and some just shared jokes
They would argue and weep
And even type in their sleep

[MaKa]

There was a message board with all kinds of folks
Some with problems and some just shared jokes
They would argue and weep
And even type in their sleep
To explain what is real and not hoax.

Fall is officially here

[Jan*]

Fall is officially here
Too close to the time for reindeer

[Sue90]

Fall is officially here
Too close to the time for reindeer
But with a coat and a hat

[carolj100]

Fall is officially here
Too close to the time for reindeer
But with a coat and a hat
And boots and all that

[MaKa]

Fall is officially here
Too close to the time for reindeer
But with a coat and a hat
And boots and all that
The weather we don't need to fear.


The party is starting at eight

[Denine]

The party is starting at eight
So please try not to be late

[bird]

The party is starting at eight
So please try not to be late
Bring your munchies, and your drinks

[Amie]

The party is starting at eight
So please try not to be late
Bring your munchies, and your drinks
But not your pet lynx

[L e s]

The party is starting at eight
So please try not to be late
Bring your munchies, and your drinks
But not your pet lynx
and we'll see if we can find you a mate.



Oh why did I do that today?

[Amie]

Oh why did I do that today ?
Wear a pink tutu and tights to ballet

[MaKa]

Oh why did I do that today?
Before now all seemed OK

[L e s]

Oh why did I do that today ?
Wear a pink tutu and tights to ballet
it sure felt quite strange





Oh why did I do that today?
Before now all seemed OK
it all looks so dark

[MaKa]

Oh why did I do that today?
Before now all seemed OK
it all looks so dark
Quite alone in this park

[MaKa]

Oh why did I do that today?
Before now all seemed OK
it all looks so dark
Quite alone in this park
I should never have run away!


I can't decide what to do

[MaKa]

Oh why did I do that today ?
Wear a pink tutu and tights to ballet
it sure felt quite strange
To help re-arrange

[Amie]

Oh why did I do that today ?
Wear a pink tutu and tights to ballet
It sure felt quite strange
To help re-arrange
And left me in some disarray


I can't decide what to do

[Sue90]

I can't decide what to do
whether to sing or cry about you

[MaKa]

I can't decide what to do
whether to sing or cry about you
Today things are fine

[MaKa]

I can't decide what to do
whether to sing or cry about you
Today things are fine
I float on cloud nine

[carolj100]

I can't decide what to do
whether to sing or cry about you
Today things are fine
I float on cloud nine
But tomorrow I may be blue.



When will I ever learn?

[Amie]

When will I ever learn?
Not to spend more than I earn

[Jan*]

When will I ever learn?
Not to spend more than I earn ,
A difficult task,

[MaKa]

When will I ever learn?
Not to spend more than I earn ,
A difficult task,
But please don't ask

[L e s]

When will I ever learn?
Not to spend more than I earn ,
A difficult task,
But please don't ask
free from debt is all that I yearn.



How strange it was last Sunday,

[Amie]

How strange it was last Sunday
It should have been a fun day

[Sue90]

How strange it was last Sunday
It should have been a fun day
but my shoes were on my head

[Jan*]

How strange it was last Sunday
It should have been a fun day
but my shoes were on my head
When I woke up in bed

[Amie]

How strange it was last Sunday
It should have been a fun day
but my shoes were on my head
When I woke up in bed
And realised it was Monday


If only walls had ears

[Jan*]

If only walls had ears
Would there be laughter or tears

[Amie]

If only walls had ears
Would there be laughter or tears
To listen to all day

[Jan*]

If only walls had ears
Would there be laughter or tears
To listen to all day
And hear what they say

[Amie]

If only walls had ears
Would there be laughter or tears
To listen to all day
And hear what they say
Perhaps would soothe our fears


There once was a camel called Fred

[Jan*]

There once was a camel called Fred
Who ate more than his share of bread,

[Sue90]

There once was a camel called Fred
Who ate more than his share of bread,
his gut it did grow

[Miaa]

There once was a camel called Fred
Who ate more than his share of bread,
his gut it did grow
out past his big toe

[Jan*]

There once was a camel called Fred
Who ate more than his share of bread,
his gut it did grow
out past his big toe
If not careful, he soon will be dead


Oh where did I put down my keys

[MaKa]

Oh where did I put down my keys
Could someone help find them, please

[MaKa]

Oh where did I put down my keys
Could someone help find them, please
The spares are gone too

[Amie]

Oh where did I put down my keys
Could someone help find them, please
The spares are gone too
And my right shoe

[L e s]

Oh where did I put down my keys
Could someone help find them, please
The spares are gone too
And my right shoe
I wonder if it's Alzheimer's disease



Our computer is upstairs you see

[Amie]

Our computer is upstairs you see
Which is exactly what suits our Amie

[MaKa]

Our computer is upstairs you see
Which is exactly what suits our Amie
Great minds need a 'lofty' location

[Amie]

Our computer is upstairs you see
Which is exactly what suits our Amie
Great minds need a 'lofty' location
MPC is her life and vocation

[MaKa]

Our computer is upstairs you see
Which is exactly what suits our Amie
Great minds need a 'lofty' location
MPC is her life and vocation
Ever helpful to you and to me!


We need a lot more rhymers

[Amie]

We need a lot more rhymers
Not just the same old timers

[MaKa]

We need a lot more rhymers
Not just the same old timers
Just give it a try

[carolj100]

We need a lot more rhymers
Not just the same old timers
Just give it a try
And the time will fly by

[L e s]

We need a lot more rhymers
Not just the same old timers
Just give it a try
And the time will fly by
We even invite all the Eimers





We have a cat called Missy

[MaKa]

We have a cat called Missy
She's definitely not a sissy

[Jan*]

We have a cat called Missy
She's definitely not a sissy
Watch out when shes mad,

[Amie]

We have a cat called Missy
She's definitely not a sissy
Watch out when she's mad,
Cos' she will scratch you bad

[MaKa]

We have a cat called Missy
She's definitely not a sissy
Watch out when she's mad,
Cos' she will scratch you bad
Our temperamental pussy.


There is a new moon today

[Jan*]

There is a new moon today
And it looks like a crescent, I say

[MaKa]

There is a new moon today
And it looks like a crescent, I say
It's so energizing

[Amie]

There is a new moon today
And it looks like a crescent, I say
It's so energizing
But what's more surprising

[MaKa]

There is a new moon today
And it looks like a crescent, I say
It's so energizing
But what's more surprising
Everyone wants to sing and play!


We're finally getting some rain

[MaKa]

We're finally getting some rain
This drought was really a pain

[Amie]

We're finally getting some rain
This drought was really a pain
My grass was withered and brown

[Sue90]

We're finally getting some rain
This drought was really a pain
My grass was withered and brown
the leaves all heaped in a mound

[L e s]

We're finally getting some rain
This drought was really a pain
My grass was withered and brown
the leaves all heaped in a mound
its just no good for the sugar cane


On tv there's a rerun of Jaws

[Amie]

On tv there's a rerun of Jaws
Which leads to a round of applause

[MaKa]

On tv there's a rerun of Jaws
Which leads to a round of applause
If sharks don't excite you-

[carolj100]

On tv there's a rerun of Jaws
Which leads to a round of applause
If sharks don't excite you-
You might let them bite you,

[MaKa]

On tv there's a rerun of Jaws
Which leads to a round of applause
If sharks don't excite you-
You might let them bite you,
But bring along plenty of gauze!



The squirrels are hoarding acorns and nuts

[Sue90]

The squirrels are hoarding acorns and nuts
fall is here no if ands or buts

[carolj100]

The squirrels are hoarding acorns and nuts
Fall is here no if ands or buts
My sweater's unpacked

[L e s]

The squirrels are hoarding acorns and nuts
Fall is here no if ands or buts
My sweater's unpacked
fallen leaves are all stacked

[Sue90]

The squirrels are hoarding acorns and nuts
Fall is here no if ands or buts
My sweater's unpacked
fallen leaves are all stacked
and I'm cleaning my dirty ice hut

There once was a girl who liked cake

[MaKa]

There once was a girl who liked cake
She would often help her mom bake

[MaKa]

There once was a girl who liked cake
She would often help her mom bake
Angel Food, Devil or pound

[Amie]

There once was a girl who liked cake
She would often help her mom bake
Angel Food, Devil or pound
She ate whatever she found

[Kassie]

There once was a girl who liked cake
She would often help her mom bake
Angel Food, Devil or pound
She ate whatever she found
Until they found her dead on the ground.

Start the day with a cheery Hi

[Jan*]

Start the day with a cheery Hi
Then do the laundry, wash and dry

[MaKa]

Start the day with a cheery Hi
Then do the laundry, wash and dry
Open windows and doors to air out the house

[kimrought]

Start the day with a cheery Hi
Then do the laundry, wash and dry
Open windows and doors to air out the house
Do it as quietly as a mouse

[Amie]

Start the day with a cheery Hi
Then do the laundry, wash and dry
Open windows and doors to air out the house
Do it as quietly as a mouse
When you're busy the time will fly


There was a young lady called Maka

[MaKa]

There was a young lady called Maka
In the Midwest of America

[Amie]

Maka, how do you pronounce your username, I have always said it to rhyme with cracker, sorry if I am wrong :doh:

Amie :amie:

[Sue90]

There was a young lady called Maka
In the Midwest of America
her eyes were stars and hair was spun gold

[L e s]

There was a young lady called Maka
In the Midwest of America
her eyes were stars and hair was spun gold
her head full of stories still to be told

[Sue90]

There was a young lady called Maka
In the Midwest of America
her eyes were stars and hair was spun gold
her head full of stories still to be told
So she went and worked for Britanica


It's Halloween and the ghosts are here

[MaKa]

It's Halloween and the ghosts are here
Plotting and scheming their tricks for this year

[MaKa]

It's Halloween and the ghosts are here
Plotting and scheming their tricks for this year
The witches are readying cauldrons and brooms

[Amie]

It's Halloween and the ghosts are here
Plotting and scheming their tricks for this year
The witches are readying cauldrons and brooms
Everyone is wearing their frightening costumes

[L e s]

It's Halloween and the ghosts are here
Plotting and scheming their tricks for this year
The witches are readying cauldrons and brooms
Everyone is wearing their frightening costumes
To try and induce some fear



I found myself stuck up a ladder

[MaKa]

I found myself stuck up a ladder
And started to get mad and madder

[Amie]

I found myself stuck up a ladder
And started to get mad and madder
I shouted and cried

[L e s]

I found myself stuck up a ladder
And started to get mad and madder
I shouted and cried
And boy how I tried

[MaKa]

I found myself stuck up a ladder
And started to get mad and madder
I shouted and cried
And boy how I tried
Please, someone get me down off this ladder!!


MPC Clinic is becoming well-known

[kimrought]

MPC Clinic is becoming well-known
When my computer makes me groan

[L e s]

MPC Clinic is becoming well-known
When my computer makes me groan
All the staff are fantastic

[Amie]

MPC Clinic is becoming well-known
When my computer makes me groan
All the staff are fantastic
And rarely sarcastic

[L e s]

MPC Clinic is becoming well-known
When my computer makes me groan
All the staff are fantastic
And rarely sarcastic
At MPC you're never alone.

There once was a builder called Dave

[Amie]

There once was a builder called Dave
About whom all the women did rave

[MaKa]

There once was a builder called Dave
About whom all the women did rave
With hammer and drills

[MaKa]

There once was a builder called Dave
About whom all the women did rave
With hammer and drills
Saws, screws, nails--such skills

[Amie]

There once was a builder called Dave
About whom all the women did rave
With hammer and drills
Saws, screws, nails--such skills
It's a shame that he lived in a cave


I wonder what happened to Fred

[L e s]

I wonder what happened to Fred
I last saw him under the bed

[Jan*]

I wonder what happened to Fred
I last saw him under the bed
On a search for his socks

[MaKa]

I wonder what happened to Fred
I last saw him under the bed
On a search for his socks
He found nothing but rocks

[carolj100]

I wonder what happened to Fred
I last saw him under the bed
On a search for his socks
He found nothing but rocks
Then the bed fell upon his head.



There was a young lady from France

[Amie]

There was a young lady from France
Who could attract men with a single glance

[MaKa]

There was a young lady from France
Who could attract men with a single glance
She had so many beaux

[Jan*]

There was a young lady from France
Who could attract men with a single glance
She had so many beaux
They were lined up in rows

[Amie]

There was a young lady from France
Who could attract men with a single glance
She had so many beaux
They were lined up in rows
All hoping to be in with a chance


Sometimes I can't help but wonder

[Sue90]

Sometimes I can't help but wonder
about the stars, the rain and thunder

[MaKa]

Sometimes I can't help but wonder
about the stars, the rain and thunder
The floods and the tides

[Amie]

Sometimes I can't help but wonder
About the stars, the rain and thunder
The floods and the tides
Which nature provides

[L e s]

Sometimes I can't help but wonder
About the stars, the rain and thunder
The floods and the tides
Which nature provides
Do all but rend us asunder



There was a young bellringer called Paul

[Sue90]

There was a young bellringer called Paul
at noon he would bellow his call

[MaKa]

There was a young bellringer called Paul
at noon he would bellow his call
The people came flocking

[L e s]

There was a young bellringer called Paul
at noon he would bellow his call
The people came flocking
Though to some it was quite shocking

[MaKa]

There was a young bellringer called Paul
at noon he would bellow his call
The people came flocking
Though to some it was quite shocking
To find nothing to eat at all.


What can one do with so much squash?

[Amie]

What can one do with so much squash ?
Perhaps sell it and make lots of dosh

[MaKa]

What can one do with so much squash ?
Perhaps sell it and make lots of dosh
You can sneak it in everything you cook

[MaKa]

What can one do with so much squash ?
Perhaps sell it and make lots of dosh
You can sneak it in everything you cook
Maybe some day you'll write a book

[Sue90]

What can one do with so much squash ?
Perhaps sell it and make lots of dosh
You can sneak it in everything you cook
Maybe some day you'll write a book
and you can call it garden goulosh

I found a dime and gave it to you

[Amie]

I found a dime and gave it to you
Now that was a silly thing to do

[MaKa]

I found a dime and gave it to you
Now that was a silly thing to do
You'll buy a trinket or candy

[Amie]

I found a dime and gave it to you
Now that was a silly thing to do
You'll buy a trinket or candy
But for me it would have been handy

[MaKa]

I found a dime and gave it to you
Now that was a silly thing to do
You'll buy a trinket or candy
But for me it would have been handy
To keep for good luck in my shoe.


It's time for an evening stroll

[Miaa]

It's time for an evening stroll
Down to the city voting poll

[Sue90]

It's time for an evening stroll
Down to the city voting poll
Who will win and who will lose

[Amie]

It's time for an evening stroll
Down to the city voting poll
Who will win and who will lose
You are the one who has to choose

[MaKa]

It's time for an evening stroll
Down to the city voting poll
Who will win and who will lose
You are the one who has to choose
Good citizens should fill that role!


The circus is coming to town

[Amie]

The circus is coming to town
Who can resist the smile of a clown

[L e s]

The circus is coming to town
Who can resist the smile of a clown
Within the big top

[Miaa]

The circus is coming to town
Who can resist the smile of a clown
Within the big top
You know it won't stop

[L e s]

The circus is coming to town
Who can resist the smile of a clown
Within the big top
You know it won't stop
Until the final curtain comes down


Into the tray I placed a CD