Making fun of music, one song at a time. Since the year 2000.
Check out the two amIright misheard lyrics books including one book devoted to misheard lyrics of the 1980s.
(Toggle Right Side Navigation)

Song Parodies -> "Harmonica"

Original Song Title:

"Veronica"

Original Performer:

Elvis Costello

Parody Song Title:

"Harmonica"

Parody Written by:

Warren Baker

The Lyrics

The original song is a personal Elvis favorite. DKTOS?
Veronica- Elvis Costello
On a farm near the city limits south of town
Bart had skill, played the blues with a harp
And he gave it all he had
And you might have sworn
He could shake the tectonica

Well he liked to use a sixteen hole for the crowds
For intensity, riffs they would fly
He played, so he said,
With the finest reeds
Said they’re made with bronzonica

He played in shows,
Bar mitzvah bands,
On stage harmonica
His will imposed
And all the girls
Stood on their toes
They weeped and danced
And cried for more
Harmonica
Harmonica
Harmonica

Well, the fame rose high
And an album came
And he toured down the coast through the fall
Yes, he lived quite the dream
And no more was he poor
Living large, was divine-ica

Well, on the road for ninety-nine days he played
Losing friends to the world he had found
While the fans all cheered
You could see on his face
That he longed for some calmica

On the tour bus in Florida
The lad, he had a dream about the path
And saw a choice in road for him to choose
A note, once soft, grew loud and then…

He quickly rose
His sweating skin
He eyed harmonica
There by his side
And knew the time
To end the shows
His dance with fame
Had come to close
Harmonica
Harmonica
Harmonica

Harmonica waits by his favorite chair
Bart smiles in the quiet and still
And he thinks of the fame
That had never seemed right
But when he plays
He remembers that thrill

Now he likes to have his closest friends at his home
They don’t dwell on the things of the past
Having fun with tunes, his notes’ll break the night
And they’ll shake the tectonica

Though fame arose
With clapping hands
The gift harmonica
Was lovely ride
Now simpler path
Is life he chose
He sits with friends
And keeps them close
Harmonica
Harmonica
Harmonica

Your Vote & Comment Counts

The parody authors spend a lot of time writing parodies for the website and they appreciate feedback in the form of votes and comments. Please take some time to leave a comment below about this parody.

Place Your Vote

 LittleLots
Matches Pace of
Original Song: 
How Funny: 
Overall Score: 



In order for your vote to count, you need to hit the 'Place Your Vote' button.
 

Voting Results

 
Pacing: 5.0
How Funny: 5.0
Overall Rating: 5.0

Total Votes: 1

Voting Breakdown

The following represent how many people voted for each category.

    Pacing How Funny Overall Rating
 1   0
 0
 0
 
 2   0
 0
 0
 
 3   0
 0
 0
 
 4   0
 0
 0
 
 5   1
 1
 1
 

User Comments

Comments are subject to review, and can be removed by the administration of the site at any time and for any reason.

Old Man Ribber - February 27, 2013 - Report this comment
Warren - No need to "harp" on the subject. This is not only cleverly done but also tells a tale worth relating. ;D
WarrenB - February 27, 2013 - Report this comment
Music to my ears, OMR!

The author of the parody has authorized comments, and wants YOUR feedback.

Link To This Page

The address of this page is: http://www.amiright.com/parody/80s/elviscostello11.shtml For help, see the examples of how to link to this page.

This is view # 1281