Nikki,

Have I heard of Joel Mabus!?! He is absolutely one of my favorite song writers and performers. I went to my first Joel Mabus concert because I was familiar with his song "The Duct Tape Blues" (certainly in the DT). It was one of the rare evenings when I liked every song performed and loved several of them. "Alice and Ralph" came later. Joel is also a fine fiddle, old-timey banjo, and guitar player. If you get a chance to see him, don't miss it. Joel has a web site where you can learn more about him and his music and listen to some Real Audio clips of his music. Click here. "Ralph and Alice" is on his "Rhyme Schemes" CD.

Alice and Ralph
by Joel Mabus
Alice is a woman, Ralph is a man
Alice tries to dialogue, Ralph never can
Alice wants them both to do aerobics every night
Ralph wants to go down to the bar and watch the fight
Alice wants to go to Paris and study art,
Ralph knows all the 3 stooges movies by heart.

Alice wants a kid, Ralph wants a dog.
Alice does ballet, Ralph likes to clog
Everybody knows that Alice and Ralph don't fit.
Everybody knows that Alice and Ralph are a split up waiting to split

CHO:
Alice and Ralph, Ralph and Alice
King and queen in their own little palace
Ralph and Alice, Alice and Ralph
You pick your partner and you suit yourself

Alice is a lady, Ralph is a guy.
Alice offers options, Ralph just tells you why.
Alice blows off steam by going shopping at the mall.
Ralph puts his fist through the wall.
Alice loves those old movies that make her cry.
Ralph likes the ones where all the Nazis die.

Alice likes to ski, Ralph likes to skate
Alice shows up early, Ralph gets there late
Everybody knows that Alice and Ralph won't work.
Everybody knows that she is fool and he is just a jerk CHO:

Alice needs her sleep, Ralph has to snore
Alice tries to fascinate, Ralph tends to bore
Alice defines her worth by accomplishing her goals,
Ralph likes to work the remote control.
Alice appreciates the finest of cuisine,
Ralph prefers his weenies cooked with beans.

Alice wants to talk, Ralph wants to read
Alice wants to stay, Ralph wants to leave.
Everybody knows these two should never pair,
Everybody knows except Alice and Ralph and Alice and Ralph don't care. CHO:

Enjoy the song!!

Roger in Baltimore