Eagles Song Parodies

[ticky]

Okay, here's an idea yanked from another thread. Take an Eagles song, whatever you like, and add your own lyrics,
example.. here's mine from the other thread..

"Runnin' down the road tryin' to loosen my load, got a slab of cheese cake on my mind, lookin' for a cup cake that wont make my butt big, it's soo hard to find..."

[EagleLady]

On A Hot Florida Highway, Warm breeze in my hair, Hot Smell of Bratwursts, rising up through the air.

[sodascouts]

I wrote this last year in honor of my Pebble Beach trip as a joke. Figured I'd dig it up for this thread!

[to the tune of "I Love to Watch a Woman Dance"]

I Love to Watch That Glenn Frey Golf

I love to watch that Glenn Frey golf
He aims his club and adjusts his hands
His hips and body rotate quickly
His club connects; his shot is tricky
He has the whole crowd in his thrall
We love to watch that Glenn Frey golf
Yeah, we love to watch that Glenn Frey golf

He likes the shots that go where they should
Not the ones that go a million miles away
And a penalty stroke is what you must pay
For the balls that you can’t get to any other way
His eyes look up; wind takes the ball
We love to watch that Glenn Frey golf
Yeah, we love to watch that Glenn Frey golf

Glenn feels his heart beating, and he wonders
“Could I ever make a ‘triple-eagle’?”
But if the ball comes at you, duck as fast as you can
Or else this game could be your final game

So it lands and then rolls towards the hole
So slow it’s almost standing still
Oh no, it’s skirting ‘round the edge
Now it’s heading down the hill
The ball spins so as it picks up speed
Its flight ends when it embeds in a tree
Glenn sobs, “DAMMIT! I don’t understand!”
But I love to watch that Glenn Frey golf
Yeah, I love to watch that Glenn Frey golf

[Glennsallnighter]

Wonderful lyrics girls. Ticky, yours really made me laugh. So appropriate. Nancy I remember yours, Gosh is it really nearly 18 months since you wrote that. How time flies. EL, love yours as well.

[sodascouts]

Man, those were good times.

Here's another, much shorter entry:

[to the tune of "Most of Us Are Sad"]

Borderers are sad
No more Eagles shows
We've been jonesing for YouTube
Where'd new photos go?

Tell me, Eagles fans
What will we do now?
Shows have fed our fandom here
What will feed it now?

Weeping members, try to smile
Like you're seeing Don
Borderers are sad it's true
Still, we must go on!

[ticky]

hehe I love that one Soda,

[Prettymaid]

These are all great!

This is a song about a gal who loves her man, but doesn't trust his truck.


I like the way your spark plugs neatly lay
Upon your fender so round.
And I want to ride with you to the drive-in tonight
Keepin' warm with your big, smelly hound.

But you got a diesel eating Chevy
And you swear it won't let you down
But I already have a ride back to town.

[cynd1231]

That's a riot, PM........ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!

[ticky]

HAhahahahahahahaah Cathy!! too cute!!!

[EagleLady]

Weird Al, Eat your heart out :hilarious:

[cynd1231]

To the tune of "What Do I Do With My Heart" --

They aren't gonna sing a word,
They've been on the road too long
Time to turn our CD's on
If we want to hear their song

So turn on those discs and stare at their pix
If you need your spirits to soar.
And look to 0-10 'cuz we know that's when
We'll be back in Eden and screaming for one more encore!

[sodascouts]

LOL love these, guys! Keep 'em comin'!

[Troubadour]

I like the way your spark plugs neatly lay

LMAO! This just killed me!

[ticky]

Okay, this one was SENT to me by a BIG CHICKEN.. who will remain anonymous but SHOULD come forward cuz I love it so, here it is...


I'm Runnin down the Road
Tryin' to lighten my Load
Got Cheese Cakes on my mind

First one says it's Diet
The Second just says try it
The Third says I'm easy to find

Make it Easy
Let's have it Cheesy
Don't let the twirl of your own scales
In-tim-a-date you

Lighten up if you still can
Your load increases your span
Just find a place and let it loose
And make it cheesy!

[Prettymaid]

Cynd, yours is great, if not a little bittersweet! :ack:

And Mr./Ms. Anonymous, come out of the woodwork - you've got talent!:thumbsup:

[TimothyBFan]

Okay, this one was SENT to me by a BIG CHICKEN.. who will remain anonymous but SHOULD come forward cuz I love it so, here it is...


I'm Runnin down the Road
Tryin' to lighten my Load
Got Cheese Cakes on my mind

First one says it's Diet
The Second just says try it
The Third says I'm easy to find

Make it Easy
Let's have it Cheesy
Don't let the twirl of your own scales
In-tim-a-date you

Lighten up if you still can
Your load increases your span
Just find a place and let it loose
And make it cheesy!

Who's the big chicken because that one is great!!!! :hilarious:
:censored: PM, I swear that when I read this at first, "And I want to ride with you to the drive-in tonight", I thought it said "and I want to ride you at the drive-in tonight". I thought, geez Cathy--where's your mind? I guess it was my mind not yours. :blush: :oops:

[Brooke]

:hilarious: :rofl:

Bring 'em on! You all are great!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

ITA, Brooke. I was ROFLMAO reading these. We have some very creative Borderers! :nod:

[luvthelighthouse]

I feel like this thread should be under "for the sake of the song" :hilarious:

to the tune of boys of summer.... :singer:

nobody on tour
it's just sad
they leaving us so unsure

Empty stage, empty hearts
time passes way too slow
wondering what their doing now
why are they laying low

I can see them there
they're all smiling from the stage
got their black suits on
my eyes are engaged… baby

and I can tell you
my love for you will still be strong
after the concerts of summer have gone

out on the road today
I saw an eagle flying overhead
a voice inside me said just look ahead
you can always dream ahead

I thought I knew what patience was
what did I know
Concerts need to come around again
so we can see some new shows

I can see them there
they're all smiling from the stage
they're wearing denim jeans
I'm loving it by all means

and I can tell you
my love for you will still be strong
after the concerts of summer have gone

I never will forget those shows
even if they seem like a dream
each one drove me crazy
all I did was scream

I don’t understand what happened to the time
I want to get it back
and be given a 3E button the size of a dime

I can see them there
they're all smiling from the stage
they're playing nice and long
oh please just one more song

and I can tell you
my love for you will still be strong
after the concerts of summer have gone

[Prettymaid]

I don’t understand what happened to the time
I want to get it back
and be given a 3E button the size of a dime

It's all good, but this part is priceless! :hilarious:

[Prettymaid]

Sung to the tune of Lyin' Eyes


Got a friend, his hair is kind of curly
He hasn't had it cut in quite awhile
He thinks he looks just like a young Don Henley
He wears his flannel shirts with charm and style

(chorus)
But he ain't got those Henley eyes
And his hair is a thin disguise
Thought by now he'd realize
He's got the hair but not those Henley eyes




(Sorry for the bad grammar, but I couldn't get good grammar to work!)

[sodascouts]

LOL!!! I am dying here!!!

[cynd1231]

Guilty........

They’re the only ones who ever sing our songs
We might be lonely now but we won’t be lonely long
Take a look at ‘em babies, tell me what do you see
Joe, Don, Glenn and Timmy all tired as they can be.

We’re feeling down and out, no shows for us in sight
But they’re resting their voices, getting ready for another night.
It’s a new love story, wanna please all their fans
We’ll be the judge and the jury next time we hear our band (and cheer!)

We’re guilty of, guilty of the crime OF LOVING THE EAGLES
Guilty of, guilty of the crime, OF LOVING ‘EM, LOVING ‘EM

[luvthelighthouse]

I'm lovin' this thread! It's cracking me up. :hilarious:

[ticky]

hehehe Cathy and Cynd LOL those are GREAT!! .. Cathy, who's your friend? *G*

[sodascouts]

Man, whenever I see a new post in here I get excited. This is a great thread - so funny, cynd!

[Koala]

Great lyrics, everyone!:thumbsup: I love to read in this thread!

[Prettymaid]

:hilarious: Thanks guys.

What's really funny is picturing all of the Borderers, all over the world, seeing these lyrics for the first time and trying to sing the songs out loud!

[MikeA]

Well, after reading them Cathy, people may have a lot of trouble getting the REAL lyrics correct <LOL>

[cynd1231]

You could be right, Mike. Maybe WE'LL have to put on a concert for THEM! Talk about 'good for a laugh'!

[anne-o-gg]

:hilarious: oh, hahahahahah!!!!!!! This is some great stuff up in here!!! I only hope DH doesn't get wind of this - we could be in some serious trouble...lol...:hilarious:

[ticky]

Well, after reading them Cathy, people may have a lot of trouble getting the REAL lyrics correct <LOL>

To this day I still sing "walkin' round in women's underwear.." and that was 3rd grade!

[anne-o-gg]

To this day I still sing "walkin' round in women's underwear.." and that was 3rd grade!

haha! We don't cuss so when Hotel California is playing we always say..."and I was thinkin' to myself this could be heaven and that would be swell!"...lol...our girls always roll their eyes at us as if to say, "like we don't know what they say there for real"...haha

[cynd1231]

And speaking of Hotel California.......

On a dark desert highway
Santa Fe to my back
Luggage riding in the bed of my truck
A fully loaded gun rack
Quit my job, left my ball & chain
With a new plan in mind
To undertake a secret mission
Seeking one of a kind.

Fill the tank, check the tires
Grab a soft drink to swill
Point my truck on a westerly route
Drain the ATM till
Crank the stereo mounted inside
Set the volume up high
Enjoy the scenery as I’m driving along
On an Eagles high.

Cruising out to LA, California
What a lovely place, blessed with Eagles grace.
Plenty of time in LA, California
To search out the band…
Oh, ain’t life grand!?!

[luvthelighthouse]

Disclaimer:
Rated R, may include adult themes, adult activity, etc

Sing to Chug all Night - Well call it Eagle Nightmare! :hilarious: (remember, this is all in good fun)

Do I scare you a bit
when I follow you every night
You know that I want you
I need you in sight
I've been meaning to cut back
baby, but you're so intense
I have to watch you from the fence
yeah, yeah
I do believe we could kiss all night
I do believe it would be bliss all night
Yes I'm loose and the mood is right
you're so much man, I
believe we could kiss all night
Today I got Spanish Fly
and I want to scream
If I'm not in prison by morning
I'm gonna have you in my dream
I wish you'd give into me baby
Cause you know that I'm obsessed with you
you should see my Eagles tattoo
No other band will do
I do believe we could kiss all night
I do believe it would be bliss all night
Yes I'm loose and the mood is right
you're so much man, I
believe we could kiss all night
No band ever do what you do
I don't get high but let's seal the deal
we'll incorporate chocolate fondue
so hot and hard like steel
It's gonna be so exciting
No don't let it be frightening
Yes I'm loose and the mood is right
I'm inspired to fool around
are you inspired for delight
you're so much man
I do believe we could kiss all night
yeah yeah
Woo! It's only midnight baby
Come on and do me

[Troubadour]

LOL! Honestly, these are all cracking me up. Brilliant!

This is my first attempt, so be gentle! It details a little bit of my Grandad's despair over his shopping trips. He's forever getting nagged for coming back with the wrong stuff, bless 'im ;)

To the tune of The Long Run...

I used to pop to the shop
I could manage quite a lot
I used to bring you everything you'd need
Now, how things have changed
This bugger called Old Age
means shopping ain't what it used to be

I made some boo-boos,
I know it's true,
I bought semi instead of skimmed,
Still I blame you.

But I'm sure they're gonna take it back
when I tell 'em - "It's the wrong one."

I don't know why they rearranged it,
Thank God for exchanges,
It's the wrong one.

You know I don't understand
why you don't make the list clearer
or go and have a look yourself.
Cos all the herbal teas you want, my lady,
are sittin' right there on the shelf.

I got you the pastry,
I even brought back money,
You just tut at me and say
"I wanted shortcrust, Sonny!
It's the wrong one."

They had beef but not no bacon,
Woman, what is it you're makin'?
You're a strange one.

Whatcha gonna tell me?
Let me guess.
"It's the wrong one.
I know you ain't stupid,
so why can't you read?
It's the WRONG ONE."

It's the wrong wrong wrong wrong
wrong wrong wrong wrong one...

"Just a little bit lighter, baby"
"Just a little bit bigger, baby"
"Ooh no no baby"
"It's the wrong one"

I even saved the receipt
just to keep you sweet

"It's the wrong one..."

[cynd1231]

Troub, at my age, there is little that makes me blush but I've got to tell you, I'm feeling it now! You're a bbbbaaaadddd girl! :thumbsup:

[Troubadour]

Troub, at my age, there is little that makes me blush but I've got to tell you, I'm feeling it now! You're a bbbbaaaadddd girl! :thumbsup:

I won't deny that in general, but on this occasion, I believe LTL was the bad girl! Mine was very demure ;) :hilarious:

[Prettymaid]

Well, first of all, you're scaring me Cynd, looking for the band with a loaded gun rack! :fear: :hilarious:

LTL - Chocolate fondue - I'm there! :blush:

And Troub, you little lyricist! I didn't know you had it in you!
"The Wrong One" - Love it! :hilarious:

[cynd1231]

NOTE TO PM: Loaded guns for my protection on the road -- and maybe in case Timmy needs a little pursuasion when I get there...

JUST KIDDING!!!! I could never hurt one single gorgeous hair on that hunk of hotness!

[Peekaboo]

This is fast becoming one of my favorite threads on here. Very well done everybody :applause:. Please keep 'em coming!!!

[sodascouts]

Do I scare you a bit
when I follow you every night
You know that I want you
I need you in sight
I've been meaning to cut back
baby, but you're so intense
I have to watch you from the fence

LOL!!!!



If I'm not in prison by morning
I'm gonna have you in my dream
I wish you'd give into me baby
Cause you know that I'm obsessed with you
you should see my Eagles tattoo:rofl::rofl:

And Troub, I love yours too, especially


I got you the pastry,
I even brought back money,
You just tut at me and say
"I wanted shortcrust, Sonny!
It's the wrong one."These are freaking hilarious!

[sodascouts]

NOTE TO PM: Loaded guns for my protection on the road -- and maybe in case Timmy needs a little pursuasion when I get there...

Hehe! Yours was a hoot too! And don't worry... we know you wouldn't need the gun. lol!

[Troubadour]

Just a little Border concert fantasy! To the tune of Get Over It. It's perhaps a tad risqué, but nothing you can't handle ;)

They turn down the lights and what do I see?
A bright little button with a big "3E"
I got my pretty little dress and a handmade sign
And a pocket full of roses and a big glass of wine
The boys are lookin' fine in their well-fitting jeans
I'm not normally a hussy, but you know what that means

I'm all over it, all over it
All this screamin' and swoonin' and workin' it
I'm all over it, all over it

Well I wasn't expectin' it to happen so fast
But his eyes met mine and I fell flat on my arse
I recovered in time for the acoustic set
When we all got emotional and I got wet
from the drink I spilt, out of surprise and glee
When ol' Don Henley pointed his drumstick at me

All this screamin' and swoonin' and workin' it
I'm all over it, all over it

It's like bathing in chocolate every time I hear you sing
You're drivin' me crazy with that husky thing
I ain't no puppet cos there ain't no strings

Well I have a few friends who'd be glad to join
if you have any spare buttons (hell, just use coins)
They're not fussy, they'll take what they get
It may be Desperado, but it ain't over yet.
It's entirely honourable, we want you to believe
Come and have some fun, we just won't let you leave!

Joe, they want to play with your big shiny git
They're all over it, all over it

Glenn, I gotta warn you, you're gonna have to be split
They're all over it, all over it

Timothy, trust me, your long hair's a hit
They're all over it, all over it

We could stand up, but they'd rather we sit,
We'll lighten 'em up a bit, up a bit!

[ticky]

LOL I love this Lou!!! Excellent job!!

[sodascouts]

Hehehe. Funny, Lou! After reading this fantasy, I think after the Borderers got through with them, they wouldn't be able to walk!

[anne-o-gg]

Hehehe. Funny, Lou! After reading this fantasy, I think after the Borderers got through with them, they wouldn't be able to walk!

BWAHAHAHAH!!!!! :laugh::laugh: So true! Lol!

[anne-o-gg]

out of surprise and glee
When ol' Don Henley pointed his drumstick at me

Joe, they want to play with your big shiny git

Glenn, I gotta warn you, you're gonna have to be split

We could stand up, but they'd rather we sit,


These line in particular had me totally L'ing'OL!!!:hilarious:

[Prettymaid]

:rofl::yay::yay::yay::bow: Lou, you're great at this! I'm enjoying all of these!

[cynd1231]

Sorry this is so long but I figured I'd better finish my version of Hotel California, lest everyone think I'm a dangerous lunatic!

Reach the outskirts of LA
Head for Rodeo Drive
Looking at all the pretty people
Thankful to be alive
Spot a guy wearing blue jeans
About a block up the street
Looks a lot like Timothy B.
And I’m thinking this is kinda neat

Pick up speed, run a red light
As he ducks in a store
Slow down, pull up to the curb
Right outside the door
So much anticipation
As I wait for him to show
Cop pulls up, checks my plates
And tells me I have to go.

Traffic cops in LA, California
Spoil all my fun when I on the run
Making me move in LA, California
From my curb-side spot
Man, I’m getting hot.

Drive up to the corner
Make a U-turn there
Creeping back toward the store front
When again I spot the hair
Can’t contain my excitement
He turns, I scream “OH NO!”
Realizing it ain’t Timothy B.
But that danged ol’ Fabio!

Wake from a dream of LA, California
Ball & chain still there in his easy chair
Wanna be back in LA, California
So I close my eyes, breath a heavy sigh

Drift back into dreamland
Find myself in the ’hood
Eagles there on a make-shift stage
Getting down to “Life’s Been Good”
Song ends to ovations
When I can’t believe my eyes,
Timmy B. steps up to the mike
Singing “Love Will Keep Us Alive”

Glad I dreamed of LA, California
What a lovely place, dreamed of Tim’s sweet face
Plenty of dreams of LA, California
While their on vaca….think I’m gonna stay!

[anne-o-gg]

Sorry this is so long but I figured I'd better finish my version of Hotel California, lest everyone think I'm a dangerous lunatic!


Traffic cops in LA, California
Spoil all my fun when I on the run
Making me move in LA, California
From my curb-side spot
Man, I’m getting hot.

Can’t contain my excitement
He turns, I scream “OH NO!”
Realizing it ain’t Timothy B.
But that danged ol’ Fabio! :hilarious:


So funny Cynd!!! ROFLMBO!!!

[Prettymaid]

Oh Cynd, I never thought you were a lunatic! :fear:



Wake from a dream of LA, California
Ball & chain still there in his easy chair
Wanna be back in LA, California
So I close my eyes, breath a heavy sigh

This part cracked me up! :hilarious:

[cynd1231]

I'm just having fun like everyone else....and this a GREAT thread. I love the imagination of everybody AND their originality. I'm beginning to think we could be on to something here, like a parody album (ala Weird Al Yankovick for those who are old enough to remember him).

[Troubadour]

Your lyrics are awesome, Cynd. The bit that anne-o-gg quoted had me rolling, too :rofl:

[cynd1231]

Thanks. Glad you found them entertaining. Now for the real laugh --

I got rid of my ball & chain years ago, been flying solo for ages and love it. Though I admit that I'd give up all the freedom in the world for a shot at you-know-who if I had the opportunity. :wink:

[anne-o-gg]

Though I admit that I'd give up all the freedom in the world for a shot at you-know-who if I had the opportunity. :wink:

:headscratch: Tom...errr Travis...No, Terry...darn that name is right on the tip of my tongue...

;)

[cynd1231]

Woodstock!!!!!!

[sodascouts]

LOL Cynd! Great!


I love the imagination of everybody AND their originality. I'm beginning to think we could be on to something here, like a parody album (ala Weird Al Yankovick for those who are old enough to remember him).

And get sued by Don Henley? No thanks! lol

[sodascouts]

This one is about that multiple show syndrome!

[To the tune of Tequila Sunrise]

It's another great Eagles concert
Tickets cost so much to buy
But I'm in line
And hey, it's just my ninety-ninth
Workin' on my hundredth the next night
The shows fly by

Every night when the sun goes down
It's another concert, one more town
And I am rockin' out

Well, yes, I'm spending lots of money
And I couldn't keep my former job
Too much "time off"
But oh, it's such a lovely feeling
When they come out and sing "How Long"
And play their songs

Taking on a massive card debt
Lost gas and heat and electricity
Home's my Chevy

But it's another great Eagles concert
Who cares if setlists look the same
Still glad I came

[Troubadour]

LOL! Aw, it's brilliant, Soda. Good work! I loved this bit especially:



And I couldn't keep my former job
Too much "time off"
But oh, it's such a lovely feeling
When they come out and sing "How Long"
And play their songs

Taking on a massive card debt
Lost gas and heat and electricity
Home's my Chevy

:hilarious:

[cynd1231]

Thougt of another one......to the tune of "How Long"

I’ve been marking time in this desert city
Gotta make a break
Find someplace the band is gonna play
Buy a ticket, drive all night
To get to where I’m going
In the western half of the good ol’ USA

How long, how long
Will they make me wait
How long, how long
For their next concert date?

We know they’re tired, been on the road
Far across the pond
Pleasing fans from Lisbon to Cologne
But the 60 days they were over there
Across the salty brine
Are the longest 60 days I’ve ever known.

How long, how long
Are they gonna tease
How long, how long
We’re down on bended knees

Howwwww long, howwwwww long
Even suits are fine with me!
Howwwww long, howwwwww long
Come on, Eagles, hit the stage
You’re fans are waiting, every age
But we’d rather you see you in your tight blue jeans.

[Prettymaid]

Soda, once again magnifico! :applause::applause::applause::applause:

Cynd, you're on a roll! You seem to have a theme going on! 'Getting away from the town you live in to hit the road and every Eagles concert possible!'

[Prettymaid]

In the style of Desperado...


Avocado

Avocado, what is this taste I am missing?
I need a little convincing to try you someday
Oh, you're a weird one
With skin so green and so bumpy
It's hard and it's lumpy, so I still will delay.

Do you taste like you look, if so
I'll pass you for a mango
You know you can't go wrong with a taste so nice and sweet
But I saw you at the grocery and you seemed to call out to me
So I bought you so as not to admit defeat

Avocado, are you a fruit or a veggee
I'm feeling so edgy but try as I may
I'm going to do it
I'm going to slice you and mash you
I'm going to make some guacamole
(Make some guacamole!)
I'm going to make some guacamole
For Superbowl Day

[cynd1231]

PM, I've been doing just that since LROOE started. Saw them in Atlanta, DC, Philly, Dallas, Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Worcester. Planned a LOT of family visits to coincide with the shows in Massachusetts and Ohio. Atlanta/DC/Philly/Dallas were courtesy of a friend who lives in LA, who kicked it all off with an invite to Stagecoach '08! As you may surmise, I'm willing to 'hit the road' to see the Eagles at every opportunity.

[Troubadour]

LOL, Cathy! Love Avocado. Too funny!

The (Make some guacamole!) part completely tickled me. I can hear it!

[luvthelighthouse]

Every single one of these has either made me laugh or feel sentimental. I'm dying over avacado because I love them! Too funny!

Everyone here is so creative it's craking me up. Soda, don't be surprised if Don contacts you to have this thread removed immediately! :hilarious:

[anne-o-gg]

This one is about that multiple show syndrome!

Home's my Chevy



:rofl::rofl::rofl: SO FUNNY!!!

[anne-o-gg]

Thougt of another one......to the tune of "How Long"


Howwwww long, howwwwww long
Even suits are fine with me!
Howwwww long, howwwwww long
Come on, Eagles, hit the stage
You’re fans are waiting, every age
But we’d rather you see you in your tight blue jeans.

HAHAHAHAHA!!!! Love it!! I've tried and tried and I got NOTHING! You guys are great! This thread is the best...

[anne-o-gg]

In the style of Desperado...


Avocado

Avocado, what is this taste I am missing?
I need a little convincing to try you someday
Oh, you're a weird one
With skin so green and so bumpy
It's hard and it's lumpy, so I still will delay.

Do you taste like you look, if so
I'll pass you for a mango
You know you can't go wrong with a taste so nice and sweet
But I saw you at the grocery and you seemed to call out to me
So I bought you so as not to admit defeat

Avocado, are you a fruit or a veggee
I'm feeling so edgy but try as I may
I'm going to do it
I'm going to slice you and mash you
I'm going to make some guacamole
(Make some guacamole!)
I'm going to make some guacamole
For Superbowl Day

http://bestsmileys.com/lol/19.gif Good grief - that's the funniest thing - I'm still laughing...so sad that I was singing it!!!

[ticky]

In the style of Desperado...




I'm going to make some guacamole
(Make some guacamole!)


LMAO!!!!!! I can hear them siniging this part.. all gathered around the mic.. those intense looks on their faces.. LOL this song KILLS me!!

Cynd *G* you're talent scares me LOL , you should make an album
this is sheer poetry!! LOL


Howwwww long, howwwwww long
Even suits are fine with me!
Howwwww long, howwwwww long
Come on, Eagles, hit the stage
You’re fans are waiting, every age
But we’d rather you see you in your tight blue jeans.

[EagleLady]

To the tune of Heartache Tonight

No Eagles gonna be on stage

It's an unpleasant sight

Everyone's gonna be so sad

There's nothing we can do

It's gonna be a Miserable Night, Miserable Night I know

It's gonna be a Miserable Night, Miserable Night I know, Lord I know

We can beg, and plead, till we lose our voices, We can break out in a riot, but either way it's gonna be a Miserable Night, Miserable Night without them on Stage, WHOOO HOO!

[MikeA]

Okay ladies!!!! To good to just read once and toss in the corner.

NEW CONTEST!

Set a date for final submissions for the "contest".

Vote on the BEST one both technically as in Poetry and How well hit fits into the song the way it was originally sang.

Then pick the one with the most significant CONTENT.

The winner would be the one with the most in total score. (award "x" number of points for the one getting the most votes, "y" points for the next most number. Do that for both contests and add the two together to get the one that is the clear winner.

Then comes the fun part! RECORD IT!!!!!!!!!!

[EagleLady]

No way!

[cynd1231]

I was reading the posts Mike and Ticky put up in the "Weather" thread and threw out a suggestion to Mike, but since I don't see that he's put anything up -- and my imagination took off one more time.

To honor Ticky's bumper crops and Mike's agony --
To the tune of Desperado:


Roto-tiller, you turn the soil so defty
But your jarring has left me with muscles that ache
You’ve done a fine and now my garden is ready
The rain has been steady
Better go fetch the rake

Zuccini, carrots, peppers, peas…
It’s past the 4th, corn’s above my knees
The Mason jars are waiting on the shelf
I yank the weeds, I hoe the rows
And wonder if my mother knows
I wish she’d come and pull these weeds herself.

Roto-tiller, I hope that somehow you know
The spuds and tomatoes are causing me work
You’re on vacation while I’m out busting my chops
To harvest all of the crops (including barley and hops)
I think I’ll call the pawn shops
And try to sell you, you jerk!

[TimothyBFan]

How in the heck do you guys come up with these?!?!?!? LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!! Every time I pull this thread up I laugh so hard I start crying! :rofl:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

OMG - I literally have tears streaming down my face from laughter after reading these. You are all great - keep it up!

[anne-o-gg]

Zuccini, carrots, peppers, peas…
It’s past the 4th, corn’s above my knees
The Mason jars are waiting on the shelf
I yank the weeds, I hoe the rows
And wonder if my mother knows
I wish she’d come and pull these weeds herself.

http://www.vpsingles.com/pics/garden.gif Cynd! Excellent!!! So funny....I was l'ing'ol at this and my daughter mumbled under her breath, "mom and her forum"...hahaha!

Dreamer - YES...tears!! i can't stop singing about the avacado being green and bumpy!!http://www.smileyhut.com/laughing/rofl.gif

[cynd1231]

I see the same recurring themes here -- the Eagles (obviously) and food. You can thank Mike for the "roto-tiller" idea, got it from a post he put up yesterday. Seems everyone is having lots of fun with this thread.

[cynd1231]

...and following the food theme, here's a little ditty to the tune of "Heartache Tonight"

Somebody wants a chimichanga
Refried beans and rice
Side order of tortillas too
Sounding kind of nice
Margarita on the frozen side
Dash of salt and lime
Good eaten in the old southwest
Then siesta time.

There’s gonna be a heartburn tonight
A heartburn tonight, I know
There’s gonna be a heartburn tonight
A heartburn tonight, I know
You can chug-a-lug a beer
Drink lemonade on ice
But if you eat the chilis, man,
You’ll think about it twice
There’s gonna be a heartburn tonight
A heartburn tonight, I know

[cynd1231]

And the hits just keep on coming --

("The Long Run")

I’ve got a two-story shack with a garage ‘round the back
And fifteen maples towering high
All my neighbors tell me it’s a pretty nice setting,
They wave at me as they drive by.
In summer time it’s a cool place to be
But here comes the fall, time to clean out the eaves
Wish I had a gardener to do the chore
On the wrong rung (on the wrong rung)
My kids refuse to do it, say the job’s a bore
On the wrong run (on the wrong rung)
I’ve offered to pay them twenty dollars an hour
They check out the ladder and all begin to cower
At the wrong rung
Oooh, I want to tell you ‘bout the wrong rung.

The summer fades into autumn as the leaves sing their anthem
“Rake us into several piles”
I go around to the shed, the whole time shaking my head
Wish the leaves would blow for miles
I prop up the ladder, climb on up to the eaves
Talk to myself while I clean out the leaves
Who is gonna help with my decent
Down the wrong rung (down the wrong rung)
Fell near the bottom now my leg is all bent
From the wrong rung (from the wrong rung)
Doc says its broken, should be fine in a year
Guess I’ll go watch the Eagles, drink a six-pack of beer
From the wrong rung, I just want to say
I love the wrong rung

[cynd1231]

and finally.......

(After the Thrill is Gone)

Six longnecks in a cardboard case
Guy smiles at a gal named Grace
No telling what he might chase
After his beer is gone….

He pops another and discards the cap
Gives some thought to a nice long nap
She sidles over, sits on his lap
After his beer is gone…
After his beer is gone…

What should he do, this can’t be true
Been dreaming ‘bout it all his life
He opens his eyes and to his surprise
He’s staring at his ugly wife.

She grabs his collar, pulls him from his sway
He wants to run but he can’t get away
He’ll save his dream for another day
After his beer is gone

[sodascouts]

Cynd, you just get better and better!

And PM, LOL at "avocado." Guacamole is what converted me to its side. ;)

Mike - I have to say that as a rule, we ladies are not as competitive as you men are! I think the idea of a contest in which we rate parodies and try to find the "best" might take some of the fun out of it. In fact, I'd get a complex about writing these if I came in dead last! ;)

[sodascouts]

Everyone here is so creative it's craking me up. Soda, don't be surprised if Don contacts you to have this thread removed immediately! :hilarious:

Yeah, otherwise folks might get the impression that Don Henley endorses the eating of guacamole, cheesecake, and various heartburn-inducing foods! What if someone ate massive amounts of these unhealthy foods because he/she thought Don Henley liked them, and got terribly fat? Their morbid obesity would be upon our heads, my friends!

[EagleLady]

How about Mint Chocolate chip ice cream, which is what I am eating now

[MikeA]

Cynd, you just get better and better!

And PM, LOL at "avocado." Guacamole is what converted me to its side. ;)

Mike - I have to say that as a rule, we ladies are not as competitive as you men are! I think the idea of a contest in which we rate parodies and try to find the "best" might take some of the fun out of it. In fact, I'd get a complex about writing these if I came in dead last! ;)

I can buy that. But I still think there should be a CD burned with the parodies we have here. The same Songs with rewritten lyrics could be stacked together with extended verses. No Contest....just hilarious music <LOL>

And as for Mr. Henley....we aren't robbing him, Glenn, Joe or Tim (hmmmm...that rhymes!) of any intellectual property and as of "yet" haven't plagiarized any music. Don't think we'd have to worry too much about the music anyway....If I played any of it, it wouldn't be recognizable anyway <LOL>

[sodascouts]

And as for Mr. Henley....we aren't robbing him, Glenn, Joe or Tim (hmmmm...that rhymes!) of any intellectual property and as of "yet" haven't plagiarized any music. Don't think we'd have to worry too much about the music anyway....If I played any of it, it wouldn't be recognizable anyway <LOL>

lol! I was just kidding.

[ticky]

Okay, I just played and sang this one, It works! I suggest trying ti soon before Cathy starts charging for royalties... I also did After the Beer is gone.. Cliffy particularly liked that one





In the style of Desperado...


Avocado

Avocado, what is this taste I am missing?
I need a little convincing to try you someday
Oh, you're a weird one
With skin so green and so bumpy
It's hard and it's lumpy, so I still will delay.

Do you taste like you look, if so
I'll pass you for a mango
You know you can't go wrong with a taste so nice and sweet
But I saw you at the grocery and you seemed to call out to me
So I bought you so as not to admit defeat

Avocado, are you a fruit or a veggee
I'm feeling so edgy but try as I may
I'm going to do it
I'm going to slice you and mash you
I'm going to make some guacamole
(Make some guacamole!)
I'm going to make some guacamole
For Superbowl Day

[Prettymaid]

Awww Ticky thanks, I'm flattered. I have to admit that all day yesterday at work I had the "make some guacamole" part stuck in my head!

Off topic Rhonda, your sig pic is genius!

[MikeA]

I "knocked off" "Ordinary Average Guy" as a parody commemorating Joe Walsh's birthday...55th or 56th I think. Called it "Extraordinary Average Guy". Basically it was a documentary of the preps and experiences my wife and I had while on Concert Trips (Eagles, Joe and Stone Temple Pilot and Joe and the James Gang).

It went over pretty well. Don't think Joe minded. In fact, I think through JWFC, it was sent to Joe. Others contributed verses to it also. I'd post it here but I've gone through three or four computers since then and have lost it.

I think that just as with Writing prose or Public Speaking, one should attempt to write about things that they are passionate about or have extreme knowledge of... preferably BOTH. I think that is why most really good songwriters write so much about emotional involvements....especially when just starting out.

To be "popular", one must ALSO include a factor of writing something that is a passionate topic for the listener <LOL> Maybe that's why "Love Songs" are (or were) the most popular Hits. Generally speaking, that is a topic most people get pretty excited about! I think it takes someone cracking the popularity charts before they can start selling themselves with more serious "Social and Political" topics.

Can you imagine the Eagles writing successfully about "War" before they wrote "Tequila Sunrise"?

[ticky]

Awww Ticky thanks, I'm flattered. I have to admit that all day yesterday at work I had the "make some guacamole" part stuck in my head!

Off topic Rhonda, your sig pic is genius!
The Guacamole part is my favorite..

And Thanks! doesnt hurt to put the idea out there in the universe.. remind the powers that be that WE'RE WAITING!!! *G* and I love that pic..

[Prettymaid]

Oh man Rhonda, wait til you see it. Just at the last moment Joe walks over to Steuart for that photo op of the incredible ending of HC. I never get tired of seeing it or hearing it!

[MikeA]

Oh, so it's "just" Stu and Joe? I thought Glenn was hiding in the background with his 12-string!

[TimothyBFan]

Man Ticky- I frickin' LOVE the signature! Personally I think you should make it a banner, hire a plane and fly it about their homes till they get the message!!!

[ticky]

OOO good idea!! and thanks :)

[Peekaboo]

I wanted to post this while I (literally) have a spare minute. The thought occurred to me at work when I was daydreaming of seeing the guys without the suits...ahem, in concert that is. :wink:

(To the tune of Those Shoes)

Those Jeans

Tell us what you’re gonna wear tonight, baby
There must be something you can wear
In the middle of your suitcase or in the closet
There must be a pair around here somewhere

God knows you’re lookin’ good in them
‘Cause you’re so sexy and so trim
(later) They might be something you’ll lose
Oh yeah, sexy baby, Once you start wearing those jeans

Got those pretty little gits strapped around your chest
From the very first note you had our hearts
You got to have your own spotlight
And it makes the girls swoon when the show starts

Seems like anybody can be pop stars
And rappers with their fancy cars
You can’t believe their amount of fame?
Oh no, they can’t top you
(especially) once you start wearing those jeans

We like the suits, they look great on you
You can wear anything you want to wear
We hear the decision was by Glenn
You can wear the suits, if that pleases you
But with the jeans they just don’t compare
Oooh, either way we love you men

You just want something that looks nice
We just want to get our hands on you
We’ll try by any means
Oh yeah, sexy baby
Once you start wearing those jeans
Oh yeah, sexy baby
Once you start wearing those jeans

Jeans

[Troubadour]

LOL! Love it, Jess! It had me giggling from start to finish.

"We just want to get our hands on you." Oh yeah! :nod:

[luvthelighthouse]

"We just want to get our hands on you." Oh yeah! :nod:

I did crack up at this myself!

[sodascouts]

Amen sister!!! We need to see THOSE JEANS!

[Brooke]

Great Jess! Too funny! :thumbsup:

[sodascouts]

Did some shopping today, and it's inspired a new one of these suckers.

[to the tune of Frail Grasp on the Big Picture]

Well, ain't it a shame
That nothing looks good on me
I never seem to learn
From visits to J.C. Penny
I keep on kiddin' myself
Over and over and over and over again
That I'll look hot in shorts
Despite the bad shape I'm in

Pretty clothes hang on the bars
Sexy and beautiful
My thin friends can wear it all
I can't wear much of nothin'
Even if I can fit into the outfit, fasten the
Buttons and zippers
That ain't gonna hide my fat
Nope, no clothing can do that

Clothes look bad if you're bigger
These outfits are just makin' me look thicker
Yes, the clothes look bad if you're bigger
All sizes

You my skinny friend
All that diet and exercise
Do shopping trips, excursions
That go on the whole day long
How many times do I have to tell you
That I don't want to shop for clothes with you
That for me, it just is not fun

You're looking good in everything
You don't have the slightest notion
How much I hate to try on clothes
When you walk into fitting rooms
You don't deal with depressing questions like
Which outfit covers my spreading bottom?
Which doesn't let my gut hang out?

Clothes look bad if you're bigger
I get so sad when I can't zip the zipper
Yes, the clothes look bad if you're bigger
Just throw them on the floor

And we pray that the dress
That we see on the clearance rack
Will fit just this once
Will somehow make us all look thin
It will make butts look small
It will hide any weight we gain
And our hips will look tight
All our tummies will look so flat
So we go try it on
And the mirror doesn't tell us that

Clothes look bad if you're bigger
It doesn't help that current trends belong on strippers
Yes, the clothes look bad if you're bigger
Even stretch jeans

Clothes look bad if you're bigger
I've yet to find a dress that flatters my full figure
Yes, the clothes look bad if you're bigger
I don't buy them anymore

Clothes look bad if you're bigger
I tell myself, "Stop buying too-tight clothes in hopes that you'll get thinner"
Yes, the clothes look bad if you're bigger

Clothes look bad if you're bigger
When I leave Macy's, I just wanna down some liquor
Yes, the clothes look bad if you're bigger

[ticky]

hahahaha That's great Nancy, love it!

[luvthelighthouse]

OMG Nancy, that was hysterical! I don't even have a favorite a part, it was all great!

BTW, on a seperate note... I keep singing, "make some guacamole" from the other day! :hilarious: I love this thread.

[Koala]

Great ones Peek and Soda! :)
I love the Those Jeans song! :thumbsup:

[Prettymaid]

We like the suits, they look great on you
You can wear anything you want to wear
We hear the decision was by Glenn
You can wear the suits, if that pleases you
But with the jeans they just don’t compare
Oooh, either way we love you men


This verse is great, Peek - really sums up the whole jeans thing!

[Prettymaid]

My favorite parts...



You don't deal with depressing questions like
Which outfit covers my spreading bottom?
Which doesn't let my gut hang out? :hilarious:


Clothes look bad if you're bigger
It doesn't help that current trends belong on strippers:hilarious:
Yes, the clothes look bad if you're bigger
Even stretch jeans


Clothes look bad if you're bigger
I tell myself, "Stop buying too-tight clothes in hopes that you'll get thinner":hilarious:
Yes, the clothes look bad if you're bigger

Clothes look bad if you're bigger
When I leave Macy's, I just wanna down some liquor:hilarious:
Yes, the clothes look bad if you're bigger


My gosh Soda, I think we've got a hit on our hands!

[sodascouts]

Thanks guys! Glad you liked it!

[Prettymaid]

BTW, on a seperate note... I keep singing, "make some guacamole" from the other day! :hilarious: I love this thread.

Glad you liked my "guacamole". :wink::grin:

[Troubadour]

I've gotta say too... that was hilarious, Soda! Very clever.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

troub and Soda - You had me ROFLMAO again with those last two. Absolutely fantastic!!!

[Peekaboo]

Loved your song, Soda.:applause: Thanks for that.:thumbsup: I needed a good laugh. :hilarious:

[Prettymaid]

As some of you may have guessed, the song Avocado comes from my own personal experience (or in this case non-experience) with the elusive fruit.
But those days are over! Today I made some guacamole to have with our Mexican dinner tonight. Now mind you I haven't had a chance to eat any of it yet (I did have a little taste of the avocado), but the point is I'm trying something I've never had before all because of The Border! :yay:

[sodascouts]

Ah, this board truly enriches our quality of life, does it not? ;) Good for you, PM!

My latest composition is about overspending!
[to the tune of Ol' 55]

Well, my cash went so quickly
It went lickety-splitly
Over the last couple nights
I guess I went crazy
My memory's hazy
I know that I had a good time....

But now it's time to wake up
And I guess I'm out of luck
I've spent all my bucks

Let's see, where did it go?
I saw one Eagles show
Just a-wishin' the ticket was much cheaper
And a-wishin' my pockets were much deeper

Drunk six screwdrivers
Paid one cab driver
I had to be on my way
Hotel's the cheapest I could find
I booked it through Priceline
But seems I paid lots anyway

And now it's time to wake up
And I guess I'm out of luck
I've spent all my bucks

Hmm, what else did I buy?
Meals plus drinks on the side
Guess I should have brought lots of bread and lunch meat
'Cause wow, those restaurants charge a lot of money

Well, my cash went so quickly
It went lickety-splitly
Over the last couple nights
I thought I had plenty
But my wallet's empty
I sure didn't care at the time...

But now it's time to wake up, yes it is
And I guess I'm out of luck
I've spent all my bucks

T-shirts, mugs, and hats...
Spendin' all of my cash...
Tourbooks, key chains, bags...
Spendin' all of my cash...
All that high-priced gas...
Spendin' all of my cash...

I'm screwed when I get back
'Cause I've spent all of my cash

[Troubadour]

LOL Soda! :hilarious: Love it! Don't we all know that feeling!

I love this bit especially:



T-shirts, mugs, and hats...
Spendin' all of my cash...
Tourbooks, key chains, bags...
Spendin' all of my cash...
All that high-priced gas...
Spendin' all of my cash...

I'm screwed when I get back
'Cause I've spent all of my cash

Be warned - this contains extreme silliness, gentle Henley-mocking (I love you, Don!), and one censored expletive. That being said...

To the (vague) tune of Desperado:

Where'd your 'fro go?

Why did you grow out those cur-urls
Why'd you let them unfur-url
When you know we love 'em so?
Oh, you're a fine man
And you've aged with the seasons
In ways that are pleasin'
...still I mourn your 'fro.

Don't you miss those golden ringlets, boy?
So wild and so untidy
They got you all the girls, I bet...
Now it seems to me you like your hair
straight and a little spiky
But I still wanna give you... a nice perm and set.

Where'd your 'fro go?

Oh, it wasn't always pretty
When you were in Houston city
in Seventy-Six...
But hairspray? Oh, hairspray.
Who needs that stuff?
When you can finger a plug socket
And still look The Sh*t.

Don't your scalp get cold in the wintertime?
The air's so cold and your hair's so fine
It's hard to keep those pesky draughts at bay
You don't know how to stop your head
from feeling kinda chilly
But I sure have a way...

Let your 'fro grow

Why don't you reform those curls
Get your hair and twirl it
Like you used to do.
It may feel a bit weird
I know it's been a few years
But it did more than hide your ears
(More than hide your ears!)

...and could you grow back the beard?

[ticky]

LMAO!!!!! I LOVE this song!!! literally LMAO!!!!!! where'd your 'fro go... too too funny!!!!!

[sodascouts]

Ah, I mourn the loss of the 'fro and beard, too Troub! Don's hottest look! And the mental image of him sporting that now is quite amusing! lol

[Maleah]

Sung to the tune of Lyin' Eyes


Got a friend, his hair is kind of curly
He hasn't had it cut in quite awhile
He thinks he looks just like a young Don Henley
He wears his flannel shirts with charm and style

(chorus)
But he ain't got those Henley eyes
And his hair is a thin disguise
Thought by now he'd realize
He's got the hair but not those Henley eyes




(Sorry for the bad grammar, but I couldn't get good grammar to work!)


Soooo..............how do I meet this friend? :D hahahahaaaaa

Can you imagine the looks on the guys' faces if we recorded these and gave it to them at a show? LOL! :hilarious: :hilarious: :hilarious:

[Maleah]

And I have to tell you.......my neighbors must think I'm crazy because I have practically been on the floor laughing....literally! LOL! You guys are GREAT at this!!! Wow lol

[Maleah]

So this is my humble attempt at this. I feel like such an amateur in the presence of greatness!! lol Aaaaaaavocodoooooo........

Anyway......this came from listening to my dad snore and then discussing with my sister how annoying it is. Which was followed by her informing me that until I was married to a snorer.....I hadn't heard anything yet. Which was followed by these random thoughts as I laid in bed last night. lol

Every night
I'm lying in bed
Fighting you for the sheets
Thinking about
How nice it would be
Just to cover my feet

I've tried to ask you for them
But your snores just interrupt

So here I am thinking
'Bout plugging your nose shut

Technology is
A beautiful thing
I go to turn up the heat
With a huff, I crawl back in bed
And quickly fall asleep

Drenched in sweat, I wake up to a snore
you've smothered me with sheets

So here I am thinking
'Bout plugging your nose shut

Ooooooo sweet darlin'
I want to plug your nose shut

Ooooooo sweet darlin'
I want to plug your nose shut

I'm going back to sleep
And have a sweet dream
If I have to listen to
You snore all night
You're going haaaave to breathe through your mouth for a week

[sodascouts]

Your first attempt is a good one, Maleah! And I can relate. My dad snores so loudly I'd rather share a hotel room with my sister and her crying little ones than with my parents! At least the kiddies only cry intermittently!

[ticky]

LOL Maleah! I love it! Im going to learn to play it and take it to the cabin with me this weekend. My father used to wake me up with his snoring TWO ROOMS AND A FLOOR AWAY!!! *G* My Mom will love this. LOL

[Prettymaid]

Soooo..............how do I meet this friend? :D hahahahaaaaa


Sorry guys! Just as Avocado was about my personal experiences, my "friend" in Henley Eyes is pure fiction, dang it! :hilarious:

Maleah, you've got the knack! Good song! (At our house I'm afraid it's me who does the snoring, so fair warning, if we do have a Border party you may not want to share a room with me!) :hilarious:

Troub, I tried so hard to find something -anything -that rhymed with Desperado. Where'd Your 'Fro Go is pure poetry!

And Soda, you've become the Seinfeld of songwriting! ;-)

[MikeA]

This "reversing" may not be a new genre, but it is the first place I look when I stumble onto The Border!

[MikeA]

Troub, I tried so hard to find something -anything -that rhymed with Desperado. Where'd Your 'Fro Go is pure poetry!

Desperado
El Dorado
Colorado

But the best is definitely Avocado!

[Prettymaid]

Desperado
El Dorado
Colorado

But the best is definitely Avocado!

Okay I lied! I did briefly consider El Dorado, and even more breifly, Colorado. I just didn't like where they were taking me!

[MikeA]

I wasn't criticizing Cathy...REALLY! I wouldn't change a word in "Avocado". Genius! Kudos!!!!!!! I was just trying to think of rhymes with Desperado...a difficult word.

One Memento
High Rise Condo
Innuendo
Wild Navaho
Boise Idaho
Jack-In-The-Box-O (LOL>

[Brooke]

:rofl: You all are great! I'm not even gonna try!

Maleah's snoring song reminds me of my Dad's snoring, too! He would inhale and hold it till you just knew he had passed on, then all of a sudden, boom! How my mother endured it I will never know! Must be an old people's thing, although, they weren't that old when I was a kid! :rolleyes:

And Pm and Soda, fantastic! :hilarious:

[Peekaboo]

Soda, your last composition about overspending cracked me up :hilarious:!!! It reminded me that trip to Missouri when I saw the guys in Columbia back in March. I can relate to soooo much of that song.

Lou, "Where'd your 'fro go" is priceless. Love it!! :thumbsup:

Maleah, i agree that your first attempt was an excellent one :thumbsup::thumbsup:. I think many of us can relate to it.

[ticky]

I didnt write this.. but I was searching chordie and found it! I think it's pretty good! *G*

Hotel Cant Afford Ya
Apologetix
Bm F#
From a dark desert highway, we pulled into the inn
A E
Rome called for a census, I was from Bethlehem
G D
Up above from a distance a star was giving me light
Em
My wife was heavy ‘cause her child was due
F#
We had to stop for the night

Bm F#
So I stood in the doorway of Bethlehem hotel
A E
And I was thinking to myself "I hope to heaven they'll give me some help"
G D
But they told us no-can-do and they sent me away
Em F#
"There's a place around the corner though where you both can stay"

G D
Welcome, but the hotel can't afford ya
Em Bm
Such a lovely place but we're out of space
G D
Ran out of room and the hotel can't afford ya
E F#
It's the time of year with the census here

Bm F#
My wife was definitely gifted, that's what the Lord's angel said
A E
She was about to have a baby boy while still virgin
G D
Spent the night in the barnyard, cheap slumlord's rent
Em F#
Some night to remember, some night to forget

Bm F#
So because of what happened I was grieving for my wife
E
I said "They probably haven't cleaned in here since B.C. 65"
G D
Animal voices were calling for straw and hay
Em F#
Keeping you up through the middle of the night just as if to say…

G D
Welcome, but the hotel can't afford ya
Em Bm
Such a lovely place, but we're out of space
G D
Holiday rush and the hotel can't afford ya
Em F#
What a nice surprise for your silent night

(Play next verse quieter)
Bm F#
He was born that evening and shepherds came that night
A E
And they said "We're all just visitors here of the Holy Christ"
G D
And in an ass's manger, they found the boy asleep
Em F#
They started getting teary eyed so they went back to their sheep

Bm F#
Last thing I remember there were wise men at the door
A E
They had a bunch of packages from the place they were before
G D
"We're late," said the wise men "We had problems Christmas Eve
Em F#
We've been checking out your shiny light all through the Middle East"

[Troubadour]

LOL! Cute!

[Prettymaid]

Very cute! :nod:

[sodascouts]

Reviving this old thread to link to a spoof of "You Belong to the City":

http://www.amiright.com/parody/80s/glennfrey9.shtml

[Koala]

lol!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well - too bad we don't have a video of that! :lol:

[lizzyplays]

In celebration of the upcoming ATL Eagles show, I rewrote the lyrics to Take It Easy... just for fun. :-)


Take It Easily

Well, I'll be running down the road
tryin' to get my show
I've got harmonies on my mind
One that plays the drum set
Two that play the six strings
One that plays that deep bass line
It's the Eagles, It's the Eagles
Don't let the sound of their vocals
drive you crazy
Sing along if you still can
Don't even try to understand
Just find a place to sit or stand
It's the Eagles!

Well, I'm standing at the concert
In Alpharetta, Georgia
And such a fine sight to see
It's Glenn Frey, my Lord,
in a blue pair of 'cords',
standing at the mic, looking at me
"Come on, baby..." he sings to me
So I jump the stage and he screams
"Se-cuuuur-i-ty!"
I may lose, or I may win
But I may never see them again
So I took my chance and climbed him
And took it easily!

Well, I'm running towards the border
tryin' to leave the state of Georgia
Got a world of trouble on my behind
lookin' over shoulders, for any kind of patrolman
just waitin to cross that N.C. line
I took it easily.... I took it easily...
The sound of Glenn's own voice
drove me crazy
"Come on baby...", echo's daily
I'm gonna get me some, oh Glenn
I took it easily.....

[TimothyBFan]

In celebration of the upcoming ATL Eagles show, I rewrote the lyrics to Take It Easy... just for fun. :-)


Take It Easily
standing at the mic, looking at me
"Come on, baby..." he sings to me
So I jump the stage and he screams
"Se-cuuuur-i-ty!"
I may lose, or I may win
But I may never see them again
So I took my chance and climbed him
And took it easily!


:hilarious: I fear for Glenn!!!!!!

[Glennsallnighter]

I love it Lizzy! I think Mrs Frey and I did a few 'alternate lyrics' to some Eagles songs about 5 years ago. I must see if I can dig them out sometime!

I'm so pleased that you are so excited about the upcoming gigs

[sodascouts]

LOL!!!! That was great, Lizzy!!

GA, we do have an old thread like this. I'll merge it when I get a chance.

[Brooke]

Too funny Lizzy! :hilarious:

I am not a wordsmith. No way could I come up with that! Good job!

[sodascouts]

Threads are merged! I think we should use Lizzy's hilarious spoof as an impetus to write some more of these things!

[sodascouts]

To the tune of "Out of Control":

Oh May, don't it look so busy
Lots of shows all spread around
Well, I can hear the concerts calling
They make a quite expensive sound

Oh I ain't seen a concert in so long
May's gonna feed my starvin' soul

I'm gonna gas up my tank
I'll get my a$$ on a plane
I'm gonna get a little out of control

'Cause the Eagles play May's first week
Glenn plays weeks 2, 3, and 4
Joe and Tim have shows May's last weeks
And the fans still beg for more

Now you might ask, "Where did Don go?"
His show is at the end of June
So while he's missing from May
His show's not too far away
And May's still gotten really out of control

There's one problem
Can't go to all of them
I get the blues if I miss out on shows!

Well, if anybody's looking for concerts
You know, May's the month you want to try
Well, I'll hang with the fans who can go
And for those who can't, I'll cry

They got to add shows 'cross the country
They play more towns, they get more money
And I bet there's plenty fans who still wanna go
Let's have more months where shows get out of control!

[Henley Honey]

Love it, Soda!

My favorite part:

I'm gonna gas up my tank,
I'll get my a$$ on a plane,
I'm gonna get a little out of control.

[GlennLover]

Love those, Lizzy & Soda!

[Troubadour]

Oh, I love these! I'm glad this thread has been revived... Gonna have to get my thinking cap on!

[zeldabjr]

:hilarious: I fear for Glenn!!!!!!

Lizzy you are too clever!...and yes I also fear for Glenn:hilarious:

zelda

[zeldabjr]

Love those, Lizzy & Soda!

Soda, love yours too...and actually I fear for all four of them in Atlanta...:fear:

zelda

[sodascouts]

Joe appears to be safe for the moment, lol.

Glad you guys are liking the parodies!

[Glennsallnighter]

The first part is one of Glenn :heart:'s old parodies. I'll add to it

'I wanna sleep with you in chocolate tonight (Glenn :heart:)
With a billion bars all around (me)'

[sodascouts]

Cause I've got a sexy, yummy feeling
And I know you won't let me down
Cause we're already rollin' on the ground

:pimp:

[lizzyplays]

To the tune of "Out of Control":

Oh May, don't it look so busy
Lots of shows all spread around
Well, I can hear the concerts calling
They make a quite expensive sound

Oh I ain't seen a concert in so long
May's gonna feed my starvin' soul

I'm gonna gas up my tank
I'll get my a$$ on a plane
I'm gonna get a little out of control

'Cause the Eagles play May's first week
Glenn plays weeks 2, 3, and 4
Joe and Tim have shows May's last weeks
And the fans still beg for more

Now you might ask, "Where did Don go?"
His show is at the end of June
So while he's missing from May
His show's not too far away
And May's still gotten really out of control

There's one problem
Can't go to all of them
I get the blues if I miss out on shows!

Well, if anybody's looking for concerts
You know, May's the month you want to try
Well, I'll hang with the fans who can go
And for those who can't, I'll cry

They got to add shows 'cross the country
They play more towns, they get more money
And I bet there's plenty fans who still wanna go
Let's have more months where shows get out of control!

That was great!!!

And thanks everyone for the compliments on mine. :-D I used to run a gaming league online and this was something I did all the time for fun. I'd rewrite jingles or tv show themes and the subjects would be our various league members. Everyone always enjoyed and got a kick out of them and wanted me to use themselves as the next song subject. lol Sadly, all of those saved files were on my laptop that was stolen and yeah, I know, I know.. i should have made hard copies... :-/

[Glennsallnighter]

..... Or backed it up! Tell me about it LP. Last year my laptop broke and I lost literally thousands of family and Eagles pics. Luckily a colleague was able to get them off the broken puta and save them on a portable hard drive. Since then I've always backed up. And I keep the hard drive in a completely different room too. God forbid if there was a fire or burglary at least I wouldn't lose both.

[sodascouts]

OK, in honor of the Eagles musical, I decide to revive the parody thread!

To the tune of "On the Border":

The Eagles said they're puttin' out a DVD
Gotta say that's sounding pretty fine to me
Sounds like good business - but then I discover
A musical is what is on the Eagles' front burner

That's right, they're going on Broadway
There's gonna be a show built 'round their songs
Except the Eagles won't be singing them, no way
Others will sing and dance to their catalog

After I heard that, I thought "That's wrong"
Then I got to thinkin' "But it's got good songs.
Perhaps I'll enjoy it, with a little luck."
And I thought, "Y'know, if it's done right
It won't have to suck."

Oh, they're going on Broadway
Perhaps the musical won't be so bad
Let's keep an open mind, it just might be OK
Maybe they've learned from Mamma Mia's mishaps

So now, what's its name?
Hotel California
So now, what's the place?
The big Great White Way

And we wanna know
Who's gonna be in it?
You'd better cast it just right
Or it could sound like $hit

Oh, they're going to Broadway
All they wanted was some extra dough
Won't be about their lives, but maybe that's OK
At least we know for sure the soundtrack is gold

Out on Broadway...
Out on Broadway...
Out on Broadway...
Out on Broadway...

Out on Broadway....
(Don't know if it'll work; I think it could)
They're going to Broadway...

Out on Broadway...
(All we need is just a plot that's good)
They're going to Broadway

Out on Broadway...
(I'm gonna buy a ticket, yeah, I think I should)
They're going to Broadway

Out on Broadway...
(Don't remind me about Mamma Mia)
They're going to Broadway

Out on Broadway...
(Let's pray to God it's not like Mamma Mia)
They're going to Broadway

Out on Broadway...

[lizzyplays]

Excellent!! :bow:

And thanks for reviving this thread!! It will give me something to do for a day or so... I love doing these, even if they aren't always outstanding. lol

[zeldabjr]

Soda:applause::applause::applause:

[WalshFan88]

LOL Soda!!!

[Prettymaid]

Great song!

[sodascouts]

Thanks, guys!

[Brooke]

OMG, Soda! Love it! :hilarious:

[EaglesKiwi]

Nice work, Soda!

[sodascouts]

Reviving this thread again in case any new (or veteran) members want to contribute... Feel free!

[sodascouts]

Here's a new one from me about cell phones during concerts.

To the tune of "Those Shoes":

Welcome to our show tonight, pretty mama
We hope you have a real good time
But in the middle of the singing and the music
Your cell phone can't be in sight

We know you say you've paid enough
But you be good or we will get rough
It really sets off our fuse

Oh no, you can't use that
Once we've started playing these tunes

Doesn't matter if it's iPhone or it's Android
Lose that shiny little phone that's in your hand
You say you just want to take photos
Too bad, that's not cool with this band

Taking selfies for your Instagram
Posting crap on Facebook bout your cat
During our concert - that's rude

Oh no, you can't do that
Once we've started playing these tunes

We're looking at you; we can see you
Checking Twitter, Tumblr, texting friends
The screen's glow gives you away
Guards will come get you; they'll eject you
If you still won't put your cell phone down
Ooh, you'll see some stage rage!

You try to sneak a vid for YouTube
Security will get their hands on you
And throw you out of the room

Oh no, you can't do that
Once we've started playing these tunes

[cricrichan]

LOL!!! Great song, Soda!!!! :headbang: :guitar:

[Prettymaid]

I saw this thread revived and ended up reading it beginning to end! I forgot what a blast we had making these. Good job Soda!

[sodascouts]

Thanks! Yeah, I did the same thing - that's why I revived it! I came up with that new one just to get the ball rolling again (hopefully).

[Houston Baby]

Too funny Soda!! :headbang: