Lyr Add: Mad Magazine- Christopher Columbus

Subject: Lyr Add: Mad Magazine- Christopher Columbus
From: GUEST,Robbie
Date: 14 Nov 12 - 02:55 PM

I remember this one from about 1966...

I had a notion to cross an ocean that I'd never crossed before
I was expecting that China I'd reach-
Now something tells me- I've hit the wrong beach
No tea is sold here, there ain't no gold here
Just __________ and __________ galore-
How could I do it, I really blew it
When I reached the New World shore!

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Mad Magazine- Christopher Columbus
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Dec 14 - 07:39 AM

just rain and disease galore

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Mad Magazine- Christopher Columbus
From: keberoxu
Date: 10 Oct 20 - 01:27 PM

In honor of Columbus Day 2020.

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Mad Magazine- Christopher Columbus
From: clueless don
Date: 13 Oct 20 - 07:03 AM

I believe that Columbus and his crew brought the disease (e.g. smallpox) more so than found it.

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Mad Magazine- Christopher Columbus
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Jan 22 - 01:24 AM

I had a notion to cross the ocean
That I never crossed before
I thought for certain that Asia I'd reach
Now something tells me I hit the wrong beach
No silks are sold here
There ain't no gold here
Just rain and disease galore
Why did I do it
I really blew it
When I reached the New World Shore

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Mad Magazine- Christopher Columbus
From: GUEST,Marky Mark
Date: 11 Jul 22 - 11:24 AM

Here are the actual lyrics. Sung to the tune of "I'm looking over a four leaf clover".
I had a notion to cross an ocean
That I never crossed before.
I thought for certain that Asia I'd reach
Now something tells me I've hit the wrong beach.
No silks are sold here
There ain't no gold here
Just rain and disease galore
Why did I do it
I really blew it
When I reached the New World shore.

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Mad Magazine- Christopher Columbus
From: GUEST,Bryan Fisher
Date: 17 Aug 24 - 10:26 AM

The line you're looking for there is:

"Just rain and disease galore!"

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Mad Magazine- Christopher Columbus
From: GUEST,GDW
Date: 06 Feb 25 - 01:11 PM

instead of China, it’s Asia
Instead of teas, it’s silks
It’s filth and disease galore