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Song Parodies -> "You Ought To Be You"
Original Song Title:
"I Got To Be Me"
Original Performer:
Sammy Davis Jr.
Parody Song Title:
"You Ought To Be You"
Parody Written by:
Lionel Mertens
The Lyrics
Whether you’re white or... whether you’re Hmong
Whatever the kind or race you were born ...you ought to stand strong
You ought to be you
You Ought To Be You!
What else can you do?
That’s what you are
Color of skin - isn’t what counts
All the fibers of your being should speak with every ounce
You ought to be you
You Ought To Be You!
When you remain true
You’re gonna go far
A giant inside - awakens to stretch
That titan is you - now run with the ball
You might be surprised - There isn’t a catch
As long as you can stand then just stand proud and tall
You must be yourself - no other will do
You can’t pretend you're some kind of elf
If Goliath is you
You ought to be you
You Ought To Be You!
Living your life - While dealing with strife
You ought to be you
You must be yourself - no other's more true
You shouldn't waste away like a waif
When a winner is you
You ought to be you
You Ought To Be You!
Living your life - While dealing with strife
YOU OUGHT TO BE YOU!
Whatever the kind or race you were born ...you ought to stand strong
You ought to be you
You Ought To Be You!
What else can you do?
That’s what you are
Color of skin - isn’t what counts
All the fibers of your being should speak with every ounce
You ought to be you
You Ought To Be You!
When you remain true
You’re gonna go far
A giant inside - awakens to stretch
That titan is you - now run with the ball
You might be surprised - There isn’t a catch
As long as you can stand then just stand proud and tall
You must be yourself - no other will do
You can’t pretend you're some kind of elf
If Goliath is you
You ought to be you
You Ought To Be You!
Living your life - While dealing with strife
You ought to be you
You must be yourself - no other's more true
You shouldn't waste away like a waif
When a winner is you
You ought to be you
You Ought To Be You!
Living your life - While dealing with strife
YOU OUGHT TO BE YOU!
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Your song gives me great self-esteem and inspiration! I'll now stand up and proudly declare that my people and I are Morons!! lol ;D
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