I just LOVE a challenge. So here's a chanty for you. The tune is "Sugar in the Hold." Feel free to change any details that don't quite fit -- the rhyme scheme and meter are both pretty relaxed for this one.

Apologies for any linguistic differences between California and the land of Oz -- and good luck with the move, dearie! My best to you. Wish I could help...


BOXES IN THE VAN

I wish that I was far away
Hearin' that old bouzouki play
But before I can go I gotta spend all day,
Stackin' boxes in the van outside

Ch: All day , I gotta stay
Stackin' boxes in the van outside
All day , I gotta stay
Stackin' boxes in the van outside

Well I'm packin' all my knicks and knacks
Sort them, pile them, wrap them in sacks
Pack 'em in a box, then tape up the cracks,
And stack it in the van outside

Ch: All day , I gotta stay
Stackin' boxes in the van outside
All day , I gotta stay
Stackin' boxes in the van outside

The roommates shout and the roommates moan
The roommates just won't leave me alone
So I'm taking every single thing I own
And I'll stack it in the van outside

Ch: All day , I gotta stay
Stackin' boxes in the van outside
All day , I gotta stay
Stackin' boxes in the van outside

When this day's done and I've paid my dues
I'll dance a jig, I'll kick off my shoes
I'll bid a fond farewell to my roommate blues
And stack 'em in the van outside

Ch: Woo hoo, I'm through I'm through
Stackin' boxes in the van outside
Woo hoo, I'm through I'm through
Stackin' boxes in the van outside