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30 May 97 - 08:21 PM (#5954) Subject: gossip, gossip evil thing From: dexrus I'm looking for the verses to a song about gossip. The chorus goes: "Gossip, gossip evil thing, such unhappiness it brings, if you can't say something nice don't talk at all is my advice. |
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03 Jul 08 - 12:51 PM (#2380224) Subject: RE: gossip, gossip evil thing From: GUEST,Andrea I learned the words from Jester Hairston himself, so presuming 20 years hasn't damaged my memory TOO badly: (It's calypso-style, so all the "thing" should be pronounced "t'ing", etc.) chorus: Gossip, gossip, evil thing Much unhappiness it bring If you can't say something nice Don't talk at all is my advice Once I told me friend me secret And he promise not to tell Now community and strangers all know me secret very well (chorus) Take me wife, now, there's a gossip What an ear for news has she Knows a thing or two about everyone in our whole community (chorus) If there's one thing 'bout a gossip Let me tell you this is true If you tell she 'bout somebody, she tell somebody else about you |
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03 Jul 08 - 01:01 PM (#2380236) Subject: RE: gossip, gossip evil thing From: SINSULL On a similar theme: A tongue can accuse It can carry bad news The seeds of distrust it will sow Unless you've made no mistakes in your life Be careful of stones that you throw. Luke the Drifter (Hank Williams) The lyrics are as I remember them. Someone (probably Kendall) can get them right. |
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02 Mar 10 - 12:08 AM (#2853743) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: gossip, gossip evil thing From: GUEST,girl scout camp When you talk about somebody even what you say is true, when it comes back it's double talk to what it was when it left you. Chorous |
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22 May 10 - 05:50 AM (#2911867) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: gossip, gossip evil thing From: GUEST Gossip often break a friendship, even spoil somebody's life Does about as much as anything To separate a man from wife |
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03 Aug 22 - 05:56 PM (#4149172) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: gossip, gossip evil thing From: GUEST Guest. Gossip often break a friendship, Self-control a precious jewel. Even in your conversation You should practice golden rule. choruse |
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07 Aug 22 - 03:17 AM (#4149611) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: gossip, gossip evil thing From: Ebbie They say that you're leavin' That you are deceivin' But you tell me they say the same about me But we'll show them they're wrong That loose talk will do harm And hope that the truth they will see Loose Talk/Carlene Carter |