Birthday Reflection

Subject: Birthday Reflection
From: tradsteve
Date: 18 Jan 00 - 08:00 PM

Since it's my eighteenth birthday today I decided to write a song for the occasion. Happy Birthday to me. This is to the tune of "Down On Pennie's Farm".

It's a Funny Ol' World

Chorus: It's a funny ol' world that we're all livin' in I've said it before and I'll say it again Whenever I start to win it knocks me down again It's a funny ol' world that we're all livin' in It's a funny ol' world that we're all livin' in

I ain't seen much in eighteen years But what I've seen has brought me tears Whenever I see the morning paper I'm reminded once again It's a wicked ol' world that we're all livin' in It's a wicked ol' world that we're all livin' in

Chorus

I've learned many things from life's great game I've learned to point the finger and how to place the blame And if there's one thing I've learned from a politician It's a cruel ol' world that we're all livin' in It's a cruel ol' world that we're all livin' in

Chorus

We've got money for guns and money for war We've got money for anything 'cept for the poor It's a sinful world when we've got those who're starvin' It's a sinful ol' world that we're all livin' in It's a sinful ol' world that we're all livin' in

Chorus

But I've got hope and I've got a will And I've got all of you if you're with me still So I'll take all these knocks and take 'em on the chin And laugh at the funny ol' world we're all livin' in It's a funny ol' world that were all living in.

Subject: RE: Birthday Reflection
From: Mbo
Date: 18 Jan 00 - 08:08 PM

Great song, Steve! It rings true for so many of us young folks to try and change our futures for the better. But with the hope & will your song talks about, we can do it! Have yourself a happy 18th birthday, and keep up the good work with the songwriting! In fact, I think it belongs over in the Mudcat Songbook!

--Mbo

Subject: RE: Birthday Reflection
From: Áine
Date: 18 Jan 00 - 08:17 PM

Dear tradsteve,

I second Mbo's motion! As 'The Keeper of the Book', I would love to add your birthday declaration to the other great songs from other Mudcatters. You'd be in some wise and wonderful company (including Mbo!). What about it?

-- Áine

Subject: RE: Birthday Reflection
From: Dave (the ancient mariner)
Date: 18 Jan 00 - 08:21 PM

Funny old world aint it mates...

Subject: RE: Birthday Reflection
From: Little Neophyte
Date: 18 Jan 00 - 08:44 PM

Tradsteve, thanks for sharing your birthday song. By the way, Happy Birthday sweetiepie!
Yep it is a funny old world. Kind of upside down and backwards when it comes to priorities. Once I learned to allow the world to be, I discovered wonderful people, magical moments and an infinity of beautiful things. They were all there just waiting for me to perceive.

Wishing you much happiness,
BB

Subject: RE: Birthday Reflection
From: jeffp
Date: 18 Jan 00 - 09:23 PM

Happy birthday, tradsteve! Very cool song! You should definitely let Áine include it in the Mudcat Songbook.

Subject: RE: Birthday Reflection
From: tradsteve
Date: 18 Jan 00 - 11:29 PM

It's all yours, go ahead and put it in the mudcat songbook. I'd be honored. Thanks for all the compliments. -Steve-

Subject: RE: Birthday Reflection
From: Áine
Date: 18 Jan 00 - 11:40 PM

I'll post it first thing in the morning, Steve!

-- Áine

Subject: RE: Birthday Reflection
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 Jan 00 - 12:29 AM

tradsteve, great song! And Happy Birthday! Thanks for sharing it with us!

katlaughing

Subject: RE: Birthday Reflection
From: Áine
Date: 19 Jan 00 - 12:47 AM

Your birthday song is now esconced on the Mudcat Songbook, tradsteve. Happy Birthday!!

-- Áine

Subject: RE: Birthday Reflection
From: Auxiris
Date: 19 Jan 00 - 06:53 AM

A very happy birthday to you, tradsteve. Thanks for sharing your song. My very best wishes for the coming year.

cheers,

Auxiris

Subject: RE: Birthday Reflection
From: Banjer
Date: 19 Jan 00 - 06:59 AM

Happy Birthday Tradsteve! Ah, to be eighteen again...seems like such a long time ago! Enjoy youth and do as much as you can, it makes for splendid memories later on!

Subject: RE: Birthday Reflection
From: Little dorritt
Date: 19 Jan 00 - 06:35 PM

Many happy returns and thanks for making me feel so old!

Subject: RE: Birthday Reflection
From: thosp
Date: 19 Jan 00 - 06:45 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

peace (Y) thosp

Subject: RE: Birthday Reflection
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 19 Jan 00 - 07:03 PM

18 years old,eh? coff There are a few things I could tell you, ya young whippersnapper gasp if I could only remember 'em choke grin Good song,Lad.