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Song Titles Not Used as Lyrics:
Song Name | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "Carol Of The Bells" | "Christmas is here, bringing good cheer...", "Ding, dong, ding, dong...".(usually accompanied by Christmas bells). - Santa |
| "Coventry Carol" | Also known by its first line, "Bye-bye, thou little tiny child". The title "Coventry Carol" is nowhere in the lyrics. - Donna Rand Blitzen |
| "The Angels' Song" | "The Angels' Song" is in fact the original title given the song by its author, Edmund H. Sears, But today possibly few even know it by that title. It has become generally known by its first line, "It came upon the midnight clear". - Thessaly Danes |
| "America" | Opening and best know line is "My country, 'tis of thee". In fact, that is often parenthetically attached to the title, most likely to distinguish it from "America The Beautiful" another song that also might be thought of as "America" and which DOES have "America" in the title. - Thessaly Danes |
| "Battle Hymn Of The Republic" | "Mine eyes have seen the glory" (opening line) or "Glory, glory, Hallelujah" (opens each chorus) could either be the best know lyrics. The title certainly isn't in the lyrics. - Thessaly Danes |
Better Names for Current Songs:
Original Song Name | New Song Name | Submitter Name |
| "Silent But Deadly Night" | "Silent Night" | Jake |
| "Home Of The Strange" | "Home On The Range" | oldsongs |
| "Jingling Balls" | "Jingle Bells" | Plankton |
| "Little Hack Foreigner" | "Little Jack Horner" | kid |
| "Mary Had a Kid Named Sam" | "Mary had a Little Lamb" | kid |
There are additional Traditional new song names available. | ||
Literally Impossible Song Titles:
Song/Performer | Comment | Submitter Name |
| "The Twelve Days Of Christmas," | NOT impossible; 12 days of Xmas = Dec 25 - Jan 5. | reo |
| "12 Days of Christmas," | Uh, one day buddy whether you like it or not | reo |
| "Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming," | No rose blooms forever. | reo |
| "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall," | They need some means of support, else they'll fall | reo |
| "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands," | He must have some very huge hands | reo |
There are additional Traditional literally impossible song titles available. | ||
Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | Comments & Submittor Name |
| "Where's Captain Kirk?" | "O Canada," Traditional | Where he was from anyway! - Rapheal |
| "Santa's Reindeer Ride" | "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear," Traditional | Renee Keener |
| "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" | "She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain," Traditional | Country |
| "Who's Man?" | "Must Be Santa," Traditional | Obi-Wan |
| There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available. | ||
Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"Home On The Rage" originally "Home On The Range"
Regina Olsen
"Children, Go Where I End Thee" originally "Children, Go Where I Send Thee"
Kris Kringle Aguilera
"I Came Upon The Midnight Clear" originally "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear"
Bridget Andrews
"The Sven Joys Of Mary" originally "The Seven Joys Of Mary"
Whoever Sven was, who gave her joy.
Kris Kringle Aguilera
"The Even Joys Of Mary" originally "The Seven Joys Of Mary"
Only the 2nd, 4th, and 6th joys
Kris Kringle Aguilera
There are additional Traditional song titles with a letter removed available.
Add a Letter To a Song Title:
"Gold Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" originally "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"
Kris Kringle Aguilera
"The Seven Joys Of Marty" originally "The Seven Joys Of Mary"
Kris Kringle Aguilera
"Carol Of The Belles" originally "Carol Of The Bells"
Rachel Blattington
"O Christmas Three" originally "O Christmas Tree"
The Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Santa
"Wet Three Kings" originally "We Three Kings"
Amber Wayland
There are additional Traditional song titles with a letter added available.
Change a Letter In a Song Title:
"Will There Be Any Scars In My Crown? " originally "Will There Be Any Stars In My Crown?"
My Name Is Joe
"Joan Brown's Body" originally "John Brown's Body"
Bridget Andrews
"While Shepherds Hatched Their Flocks" originally "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks"
Mark Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire
"While Shepherds Watched Their Clocks" originally "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks"
Mark Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire
"Carol Of The Belly" originally "Carol Of The Bells"
Mark Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire
There are additional Traditional song titles with a letter changed available.
Song Parody Recordings:
A musical parody of a holiday classic! Sort of an enhanced slide show to music. Sorry about the pixelation but Google compressed the heck out of it (235 MB original uploaded file). Would have put it on YouTube but their max is 100MB. Note: This was way more time consuing than I had imagined! I had never before tried any form of "video" production and learned this program from scratch (ProShowGold), though am apparently just scratching the surface of its capabilities. There were over 300 pictures and countless timing issues and titles to coordinate for this six minute piece...wish I could sing... would have been so much better... que sera! (means lame larynx in Spanish). If I attempt this again, I suspect it will only be to one of my shorty (i.e. Edelweiss) submissions... I'd appreciate any feedback/suggestions for future endeavours...Thanks!
Google Video: (Musical presentation on Google Video)
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Dec 7
"She'll Be Cummin' And A Shoutin'" by Dee Range/Paul Wooten
a parody of "She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain" by Traditional
A-cappella description of a late night party and a furious but powerless neighbour, in a jazzy reworking of the old tune to "Past 3 o'clock", composed and sung by David Solomons
David Solomons' Music SIte: (mp3)
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Dec 21
"Shadow the hedgehog" by Andrea Huckstep a.k.a. Queen Dedede
a parody of "Frosty the Snowman" by Traditional
Oct 18
"The Conductor's 12 Day Christmas Nightmare" by David W Solomons
a parody of "The 12 days of Christmas" by Traditional
The choir usually sings in procession without a glitch, but these are a few things that could go wrong during the Christmas festivities. Enjoy the choral effect!
TopTempo: (mp3)
(Comments)
When they tell you to hum when everyone else is singing, it can upset you a little. Enough to write a parody, at least.
www.soundclick.com: (Mp3)
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June 25
"Walkers in a Winter Wonderland" by Steven Cavanagh
a parody of "Winter Wonderland" by Traditional
Star Wars: A Rebel soldier on Hoth laments his misfortune.
www.theforce.net/songbook: (mp3)
(Comments)
Song Parodies:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Deep In The Heart Of 'Texas" | "Deep In The Heart Of Ex's" | Airfarcewon |
| "Home on the Range" | "Rome on the Range" | John A. Barry |
| "On Wisconsin" | "Leave Wisconsin" | Tim Hall |
| "The Yellow Rose of Texas" | "The Jello® Mold of Texas" | Lionel Mertens |
| "Frosty The Snow Man" | "Ross Point Camp" | Leprechaun |
| "Gironfla" | "Gironfla (What a Noble Gentleman)" | Susanna Viljanen |
| "Maggie Mae" | "Willie Mays" | Max Power |
| "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" | "Took Us Out To The Ball Game" | Airfarcewon |
| "Carol of the Bells" | "Carol of the Lunch Bell" | Rachel |
| "Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside" | "Oh I Do Like To Buzz Around The Beehives" | Jason |
There are additional Traditional song parodies available. | ||
Untapped Commercial Ideas:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| La Cucaracha | Exterminator/Pest Control | Scandia |
| Drunken Sailor | PSA on drinking & driving | Ryan J. |
| Let Me Fly | El-Al Israel Airlines | Raphael |
| Smoke! Smoke! Smoke That Cigarette | Philip Morris, Inc. | Susanna Viljanen |
| Cigarettes, Whiskey and Wild, Wild Women | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms | Susanna Viljanen |
| There are additional Traditional commercials that haven't been done yet available. | ||
Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
Song Name | Company/Organization | Submittor |
| What Child is This? | Abortion clinic/Adoption agency | Diddims |
| Lord, I Know I've Been Changed | GLAAD/Any LGBT organization | Diddims |
| Ninety-Nine Bottles of Beer on the Wall | Alcoholics Anonymous | Jeffrey Hope |
| 99 Bottles of Beer On The Wall | Alcoholics Anonymous | Jeffrey Hope |
| Eatin' Goober Peas | George Lindsey's home | oldtimer |
| There are additional Traditional on hold music ideas available. | ||
Duets Not Yet Performed:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| Dope Nose Weezer | Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Traditional | Rudolph The Red Dope Nosed Reindeer | Beverly Stiles |
| Concrete Angel Martina McBride | Angels We Have Heard On High Traditional | Concrete Angels We Have Heard On High | Amber Wayland |
| Concrete Angel Martina McBride | Angels From The Realms Of Glory Traditional | Concrete Angels From The Realms Of Glory | Amber Wayland |
| Heat Of The Night Bryan Adams | The Night Before Christmas Traditional | The Heat Of The Night Before Christmas Talk about a hot Christmas Eve! | Mean Gene Rayburn |
| There are additional Traditional duets that haven't been done yet available. | |||
Misheard Lyrics:
"Alouette"
Misheard Lyrics: Alouette, junkie Alouette
Alouette, junkie all the way. Original Lyrics: Aloutte, gentile Alouette
Alouette, je te plumerai. | "Australian National Anthem"
Misheard Lyrics: Australians all let us ring Joyce
for she is young and free Original Lyrics: Australians all let us rejoice
For we are young and free. |
"Little Drummer Boy"
Misheard Lyrics: My rumpa-bum-bum
Original Lyrics: Ba-rumpa-pum-pum
| "Silent Night"
Misheard Lyrics: Jesus lauded thy bird.
Original Lyrics: Jesus Lord at thy birth.
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| There are additional Traditional misheard lyrics available. | |
Misheard Lyrics Story:
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"Good King Wenceslaus"
Misheard Lyrics: bring me flesh and bring me wine bring me cardboard Stephen
Original Lyrics: bring me flesh and bring me wine bring me pine logs hither
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Story about this misheard lyric by: Lopsi we sang it this way as kids |
| There are additional Traditional misheard stories available. | |
Song Parody Fragments:
"Winter Wonderland"
Better Lyrics:
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
And pretend that he is Trick-or-Treat.
Then he'll fly away 'cause he's an airplane.
Oh, building snowmen is so very sweet!
And pretend that he is Trick-or-Treat.
Then he'll fly away 'cause he's an airplane.
Oh, building snowmen is so very sweet!
Original Lyrics:
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
And pretend that he is Parson Brown.
He'll say "Are you married?" We'll say "No, man,
But you can do the job when you're in town."
And pretend that he is Parson Brown.
He'll say "Are you married?" We'll say "No, man,
But you can do the job when you're in town."
Submitted by: Betty Samaon
"Jingle Bells"
Better Lyrics:
A day or two ago,
I went to take a pee.
And soon Miss Fanny Fright
Was seated next to me.
With debut mean and rank,
A logjam seemed her lot.
And then, with might blast that stank,
My tummy got upset!
I went to take a pee.
And soon Miss Fanny Fright
Was seated next to me.
With debut mean and rank,
A logjam seemed her lot.
And then, with might blast that stank,
My tummy got upset!
Original Lyrics:
A day or two ago,
I thought I'd take a ride.
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side.
The horse was lean and lank.
Misfortune seemed his lot.
We got into a drifted bank,
And whee, we got upset!
I thought I'd take a ride.
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side.
The horse was lean and lank.
Misfortune seemed his lot.
We got into a drifted bank,
And whee, we got upset!
Submitted by: Bridget Andrews
"Happy Birthday"
Better Lyrics:
Happy birthday KaSLaX
There's no more mistake
Now blow out your candles
Don't spit on its cake
There's no more mistake
Now blow out your candles
Don't spit on its cake
Original Lyrics:
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear [person's name]
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear [person's name]
Happy birthday to you
Submitted by: Mickey D.
Funny Lyrics:
"Holly Jolly Christmas"
The Funny Lyrics: Have a cup of cheer
Why They're Funny: It sounds like this song is encouraging people to drink laundry detergent.
Submitted by: Cryptic Wizard
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Misrhymed Lyrics:
"Silent Night"
The Misrhymed Lyrics: Silent night!
Holy night! Why They're Misrhymed: Night doesn't rhyme with istelf!
Submitted by: 50 Cent
| "Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho"
The Misrhymed Lyrics: You can talk about your kings of Gideon
You can talk about your men of Saul But there's none like good old Joshua And the battle of Jericho Why They're Misrhymed: I hat to say this about a revered religious song like this, but...'Saul' and 'Jericho' don't rhyme
Submitted by: Doug Montgomery
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| There are additional Traditional misrhymed lyrics available. | |
Insulting Lyrics:
"Jolly Old Saint Nicholas"
The Insulting Lyrics: As for me, my little brain
Isn't very bright. Choose for me, dear Santa Claus, What you think is right. Why They're Insulting: If self-insults count, these lyrics are insulting indeed. The narrator throughout is self-denigrating to some extent, telling Santa to identify his / her stocking by its being the shortest one, and attributing to his / her (presumably older) siblings clearer thoughts of what that want for Christmas, certainly self-effacing coming from one who also says 'my little brain isn't very bright'. Wonder what person would plant such self-deprecating thoughts into a poor kid's mind?
Submitted by: Stephanie Craddock
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Inappropriate Lyrics:
"White Christmas [in sometimes included intro]"
The Inappropriate Lyrics: There's never been such a day
In Beverly Hills, LA. Why They're Inappropriate: 'Beverly Hills, LA' is in the form of a [city],[state] address. In such a form, 'LA' is the abbreviation for Louisiana. But I very seriously doubt that the song means to refer to Beverly Hills, Louisiana, even if there is such a place.
Submitted by: Regina Olsen
| "In My Merry Oldsmobile"
The Inappropriate Lyrics: You can go as far as you like with me
In My Merry Oldsmobile. Why They're Inappropriate: Wasn't this song written when it was more likely that the guy's footprints would be found upside down on the dashboard of a horse-drawn buggy? Maybe I should get my mind out of the gutter. :D
Submitted by: Doug Montgomery
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Dated Lyrics:
"Deck the Halls"
The Dated Lyrics: Don we now our gay apparel
Why They're Dated: "Gay apparel" originally meant "cheerful clothes." Modern day "gay apparel" conjures up something completely different.
Submitted by: Psycho Librarian
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Song Lyrics That Mention Brand Name Products:
"Take Me Out To The Ball Game"
The Lyrics: Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks
I don't care if I ever get back Product Brand Name: Cracker Jacks
Submitted by: oldtimer
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Song Lyrics That Mention Other Songs:
"Sidewalks Of New York"
The Song Lyrics: East side, west side,
All around the town, The tots sang 'Ring-a-Rosie,' 'London Bridge is Falling Down' Song They Mention: London Bridge Is Falling Down
Submitted by: Heather Brockwell
| "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"
The Song Lyrics: They're singing "Deck The Halls"
But it's not like Christmas at all Song They Mention: Deck The Halls
Submitted by: Hermey
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Songs That Open With Their Titles:
""All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name""
Opening Lines: All hail the power of Jesus' name, let angels prostrate fall.
Comments: Submitted by: Vic George
| "Jesus Loves Me"
Opening Lines: Jesus loves me, this I know. For the Bible tells me so.
Comments: Submitted by: Christian
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| There are additional Traditional spelling lyrics available. | |
Boasts in Song Lyrics:
"The United States Marines' Hymn"
The Boasting Lyrics: If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes, They will find the streets are guarded by The United States Marines. Comments: I'm a patriotic American (in case anyone should question it), But that doesn't mean I can't identify boasting when I see it. And THESE LINES are boasting!
Submitted by: Sheila Evans
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Scary Song Lyrics:
"Do You Hear What I Hear?"
The Lyrics: A child, a child, shivers in the cold.
Let us bring him silver and gold. Why: Someone speaks of a child suffering in the cold, and then all they can think of to bring him are two of the best known conductors of heat, which could only conduct more heat away from him! He needs, on the other hand, something insulating, like blankets!
Submitted by: Adrienne Ramseur
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Song Title Space Change:
"Pat A Pan" originally "Patapan"
And hug a pot too!
Submitted by: Kris Kringle Aguilera
"Here We Come; A. Was sailing" originally "Here We Come A-Wassailing"
Whoever A. is.
Submitted by: Brittany Snowflake
"I Heard The Bell Son Christmas Day" originally "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day"
Hope Mr. & Mrs. Bell's kid made music, not noise.
Submitted by: Rachel Blattington
"Coven Try Carol" originally "Coventry Carol"
A coven might find Christmas caroling difficult?
Submitted by: Donna Rand Blitzen
"The Stars Pang Led Banner" originally "The Star Spangled Banner"
Submitted by: Peter
Song Title Anagrams:
"Sly Anal Nudge" originally "Auld Lang Syne"
It'll get you in the end.
Submitted by: Courtney (about as bad as tennis elbow)
"Defiles A Steed" originally "Adeste Fideles"
Submitted by: Mark Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire
"A Slckened Owl's Gong" originally "Good King Wenceslas"
Submitted by: Mark Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire
"Aided Eel's Fest" originally "Adeste Fideles"
Submitted by: Mark Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire
"A Clogged Nose Winks" originally "Good King Wenceslas"
Submitted by: Mark Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire
There are additional Traditional Song Title Anagrams available.
Lyrics Pronunciation:
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
The Lyrics: Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see!
"Hail th'incarnate Deity". Why: The unconventional contraction "th'incarnate", for "the incarnate", is used to make the line fit the song's meter.
Submitted by: Mark Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire
| "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
The Lyrics: With th'angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem". Why: The unconventional contraction "th'angelic", for "the angelic", is used to make the line fit the song's meter.
Submitted by: Mark Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire
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Song Title Acrostics:
SONY: "Sidewalks Of New York"
Submitted by: Millie Verst
YAMS: "You Are My Sunshine"
Submitted by: Millie Verst
Song Title Spoonerisms:
"Leak Ye The Sword" originally "Seek Ye The Lord"
Submitted by: Thessaly Danes
"I Saw Commie Missing Santa Claus" originally "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"
Like in some country where he's banned.
Submitted by: Cynthia Avery
"Ray Slide" originally "Sleigh Ride"
Submitted by: Renee Keener
"I Bird The Hells On Christmas Day" originally "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day"
Don't know if it makes any sense, but...
Submitted by: Santa
"Barrel Of The Kells" originally "Carol Of The Bells"
Kell: a cocoon for insects.
Submitted by: santa
There are additional Traditional Song Title Spoonerisms available.
Upbeat Songs With Depressing Lyrics:
"Poor Howard"
The Lyrics: Poor Howard's dead and gone.
Left us here to sing this song. Why: I listened to this song a lot as a child, and I liked it for its bouncy, upbeat feel, then I realized that the lyrics aren't very uplifting. Unless, of course, we are supposed to be happy that Howard is dead... but I don't think so.
Submitted by: Raphael
| "Frosty The Snowman"
The Lyrics: Frosty the Snowman
Knew the Sun was hot that day. So he said "Let's run and we'll have som fun Now, before I melt away. Why: Melody-wise, this is an updeat Christmas standard. But when I was a child, few songs made me cry so much. The thought of a snowman that magically came alive, but only to have to say let's hurry to have fun because he'd melt away soon, was about one of the saddest impositions upon the otherwise cheery season that I could imagine. I utterly dreaded the thought of having to hear this "Christmas song"!
Submitted by: Jamie Burke
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| There are additional Upbeat Songs With Depressing Lyrics available. | |
Lyrics Spoonerisms:
"I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day"
The Lyrics: And wild and sweet, the words repeat
Of peace on Earth, good will to men. Why: And wild and sweet, the words repeat
Of geese on Earth, wood pill to men. Submitted by: Barry Amassa Tate
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| There are additional Traditional Lyrics Spoonerisms available. | |
