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Song Parodies -> "If Jimmy Webb Wrote "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald""

Original Song Title:

"The Worst That Could Happen"

Original Performer:

Brooklyn Bridge

Parody Song Title:

"If Jimmy Webb Wrote "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald""

Parody Written by:

Patrick McWilliams

The Lyrics

How long, has this been going on?
Men, you know the ship is sinking
The hull has started leaking, we're going down for sure
And this is the end, you know I hate to say it
It was my job to bring the ship in safe,
secure, complete our tour

And fellows, I'll understand if you blame me
Maybe if I'd waited
Maybe if I'd hesitated
The worst would not have happened to us

Most of you are married, most of you have kids
You're thinking of them now
A time like this, I know that it's scary
You've known all along the risks and perils of a life at sea

My fellows, I'll take all the blame on me
If I'd been more careful
Maybe if I'd read the forecast
The worst would not be happening, right now

Men, there is no cause for shame now
You have all done your jobs quite well
The best crew I've ever worked with
You'll never see your homes again, your wives, your children

And sailors, if you believe God hears your pleas
It's time to start praying
Lord, God, we are praying to You
Won't you deliver us now from the sea

Oh, Lord, we'll never reach Cleveland
The ore will never be delivered, oh no, no
Seems all the worst things have happened
The worst things have happened
Oh Lord, it's the worst that could happen
Getting near the end of the Jimmy Webb songs I know. Thank which ever deity you pray to. As Michael said, "I've created a monster". And, it looks like I've created some monstrosities.
Oh, I just remembered. Jimmy Webb is not the only songwriter in the world.

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Old Man Ribber - August 17, 2011 - Report this comment
Patrick - I'll miss it when it's done. Be alert...the powers that be had their monthly meeting last night and are one bombing everything in sight today. ;D
Michael Pacholek - August 17, 2011 - Report this comment
Soon there will be more of these than there were men on the boat.
Patrick - August 17, 2011 - Report this comment
Michael, you may have just given me an idea, damn it.

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