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Song Parodies -> "Nembutal"
Original Song Title:
"Rhythm Steps"
Original Performer:
Herbie Kay and his Orchestra
Parody Song Title:
"Nembutal"
Parody Written by:
Shirley Lloyd & Three Kays
The Lyrics
An end-of-life drug used in veterinary medicine, sold OTC in Mexico, Peru and Bolivia.
Sing, (Start in to sing, you’ll have to swing,)
Then, you’ll swing, (Start in to sing, you’ll have to swing,)
That death pill is bound to get you,
Oh, (Turn on the heat, then beat your feet,)
Don’t go slow, (Turn on the heat, then beat your feet,)
That death pill is bound to get you,
Take it, take it, take it, take it, take it...mmm...
(Female singer)
Nembutal,
Start in to take, then soon, you’ll be taking,
Nembutal,
Turn on the heat, your heart will stop beating,
One, two, three,
It’s a great sensation, (dee-de-oh!)
You’ll agree,
It’s the death that’s putting the world on its feet,
Nembutal,
Once you begin, go to Tijuana,
Nembutal,
Get on your toes, ‘cause everyone knows that
If you’re not a dunce,
Oh, you’ll catch on at once,
Well, end your life perfectly,
Take the Nembutal!
(Vocal group)
Nembutal,
Start in to take, then soon, you’ll be taking,
Nembutal,
Turn on the heat, your heart will stop beating,
One, two, three,
It’s a great sensation, (doo-doo-do-doo!)
You’ll agree,
It’s the death that’s putting the world on its feet,
Nembutal,
Once you begin, go to Tijuana,
Nembutal,
Get on your toes, ‘cause everyone knows that
If you’re not a dunce,
You’ll catch on at once,
End your life perfectly,
Take the Nembutal, whoa!
Nembutal,
(instrumental call-back)
Nembutal,
(instrumental call-back)
One, two, three,
It’s a great sensation, (doo-doo-do-doo!)
You’ll agree,
It’s the death that’s putting the world on its feet,
Nembutal,
(instrumental call-back)
Nembutal,
(instrumental call-back)
If you’re not a dunce,
You’ll catch on at once,
End your life perfectly,
Take the Nembutal, whoa!
Simple as the day is long!
Then, you’ll swing, (Start in to sing, you’ll have to swing,)
That death pill is bound to get you,
Oh, (Turn on the heat, then beat your feet,)
Don’t go slow, (Turn on the heat, then beat your feet,)
That death pill is bound to get you,
Take it, take it, take it, take it, take it...mmm...
(Female singer)
Nembutal,
Start in to take, then soon, you’ll be taking,
Nembutal,
Turn on the heat, your heart will stop beating,
One, two, three,
It’s a great sensation, (dee-de-oh!)
You’ll agree,
It’s the death that’s putting the world on its feet,
Nembutal,
Once you begin, go to Tijuana,
Nembutal,
Get on your toes, ‘cause everyone knows that
If you’re not a dunce,
Oh, you’ll catch on at once,
Well, end your life perfectly,
Take the Nembutal!
(Vocal group)
Nembutal,
Start in to take, then soon, you’ll be taking,
Nembutal,
Turn on the heat, your heart will stop beating,
One, two, three,
It’s a great sensation, (doo-doo-do-doo!)
You’ll agree,
It’s the death that’s putting the world on its feet,
Nembutal,
Once you begin, go to Tijuana,
Nembutal,
Get on your toes, ‘cause everyone knows that
If you’re not a dunce,
You’ll catch on at once,
End your life perfectly,
Take the Nembutal, whoa!
Nembutal,
(instrumental call-back)
Nembutal,
(instrumental call-back)
One, two, three,
It’s a great sensation, (doo-doo-do-doo!)
You’ll agree,
It’s the death that’s putting the world on its feet,
Nembutal,
(instrumental call-back)
Nembutal,
(instrumental call-back)
If you’re not a dunce,
You’ll catch on at once,
End your life perfectly,
Take the Nembutal, whoa!
Simple as the day is long!
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