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Thread #4375 Message #2181479
Posted By: Jim Dixon
28-Oct-07 - 11:24 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Old Joe's Place (parody from old SNL)
Subject: Lyr Add: OLD JOE'S PLACE
I just ran across this old request from 1998, and was surprised to learn that some of the songs used in the 2003 film "A Mighty Wind" were much older than the film. In fact, there's a web site called SNL Transcripts that confirms that this songs was performed back in 1984!
OLD JOE'S PLACE Written by Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer Performed by The Folksmen in "A Mighty Wind" 2003.
1. Whenever I'm out a-wanderin', chasin' a rainbow dream I often stop and think about a place I've never seen Where friendly folks can gather and raise the rafters high With songs and tales of yesteryear until they say goodbye!
CHORUS 1: There's a puppy in the parlor and a skillet on the stove And a smelly old blanket that a Navajo wove. There's chicken on the table but you gotta say grace. There's always somethin' cookin' at Old Joe's Place.
2. Now, folks come 'round 'bout evenin' time soon as the sun goes down. Some drop in from right next door and some from out of town.
CHORUS 2: There's a puppy in the parlor and a skillet on the stove And a smelly old blanket that a Navajo wove. There's popcorn in the popper and a porker in the pot. There's pie in the pantry and the coffee's always hot. There's chicken on the table but you gotta say grace. There's always somethin' cookin' at Old Joe's Place.
3. Now, they don't allow no frowns inside; just leave 'em by the door. There's apple brandy by the keg and sawdust on the floor. So, if you've got a hank'rin', I'll tell ya where to go: Just look for the busted neon sign that flashes: "Ea' a' Joe'!"
CHORUS 3: There's a puppy in the parlor and a skillet on the stove, And a smelly old blanket that a Navajo wove. There's popcorn in the popper and a porker in the pot. There's pie in the pantry and the coffee's always hot. There's sausage in the morning and a party every night. There's a nurse on duty if you don't feel right. There's chicken on the table but you gotta say grace. There's always somethin' cookin' at Old Joe's Place!