Lyr ADD: The Twentieth Century Is Almost Over

Subject: REQ:The twentieth century is almost over
From: Animaterra
Date: 23 Jun 98 - 08:14 AM

I've heard this song twice at local sings from someone who heard it at the London, Ont. Morris Ale. Does anyone here know this song?

Subject: RE: The twentieth century is almost over!!??
From: Wolfgang Hell
Date: 23 Jun 98 - 08:37 AM

Animaterra, look at this thread
Wolfgang

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Thread #4153   Message #22184
Posted By: Dale Rose
25-Feb-98 - 03:03 AM
Thread Name: ADD: The Twentieth Century Is Almost Over(Goodman)
Subject: Lyr Add: THE TWENTIETH CENTURY IS ALMOST OVER

THE TWENTIETH CENTURY IS ALMOST OVER
As recorded by Steve Goodman on "Say It In Private" (1999)

Back in 1899,
When everybody sang "Auld Lang Syne,"
A hundred years took a long, long time
For every boy and girl,
And now there's only one thing that I'd like to know:
Where did the twentieth century go?
I'd swear it was here just a minute ago,
All over this world. And now—

CHORUS: The twentieth century is almost over,
Almost over, almost over.
The twentieth century is almost over, all over this world,
All over this world, all over this world.
The twentieth century is almost over, all over this world.

Does anyone remember the Great Depression?
I read all about it in True Confession.
I'm sorry I was late for the recording session,
But somebody put me on hold.
Has anybody seen my linoleum floors,
Petroleum jelly, and two world wars?
They got stuck in the revolvin' doors
All over this world. And now—CHORUS

The winter's gettin' colder, summer's gettin' hotter,
Wishin' well's wishin' for another drop o' water,
An' Mother Earth's blushin' 'cause somebody caught her
Makin' love to the Man in the Moon.
Tell me how you gonna keep 'em down on the farm
Now that outer space has lost its charm?
Somebody set off a burglar alarm
And not a moment too soon. Because—CHORUS

Old Father Time has got his toes a-tappin',
Standin' in the window, grumblin' and a-rappin'.
Everybody's waitin' for somethin' to happen.
Tell me if it happens to you.
The Judgment Day is gettin' nearer.
There it is in the rear view mirror.
If you duck down, I could see a little clearer,
All over this world! And now—CHORUS

Subject: RE: The twentieth century is almost over!!??
From: Ireland O'Reilly
Date: 23 Jun 98 - 04:20 PM

The twentieth century IS almost over...

Most people assume it will be over on January 1, 2000. Actually, since there was no Year Zero, the twentieth Century will be over on January 1, 2001.

Subject: RE: The twentieth century is almost over!!??
From: Sir
Date: 23 Jun 98 - 09:54 PM

If you wanted to be picky since the "Year of Our Lord" 1 would have begun at the birth of Christ and most believe He was born 4 or 5 years previous to the Gregorian Calendar's estimation the Twentieth Century is already history. - Belated Happy New Milennium!

Subject: RE: The twentieth century is almost over!!??
From: Bert C
Date: 24 Jun 98 - 12:29 PM

I agree that the 21st Century doesn't start until 1/1/2001, but if you wait until then to celebrate, you'll miss one hell of a party:-)

Bert C

Subject: RE: The twentieth century is almost over!!??
From: Ireland O'Reilly
Date: 24 Jun 98 - 05:57 PM

B.C. - Thanx for the tip! :)

Subject: RE: The twentieth century is almost over!!??
From: Cuilionn
Date: 25 Jun 98 - 01:35 AM

The millenium debate is further complicated by a disagreement, among biblical scholars, about the time of year when Jesus was actually born. Along these lines, a dear friend of mine takes great delight in singing a "filked" carol which begins with the following lines:

"God rest ye merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay/ but Jesus Christ your savior was born sometime in May..."

Gabh spòrs,

--Cuilionn

Subject: RE: The twentieth century is almost over!!??
From: Art Thieme
Date: 29 Jun 98 - 07:46 PM

This song was written by Steve Goodman. (Pete Seeger plays banjo on the recording.)