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20 Dec 01 - 02:02 PM (#613755) Subject: Lyr Add: GAUDY TREE (parody of 'Gaudete') From: Dead Horse GAUDY TREE Gaudy tree, gaudy tree, they say it sparkles It's all baubles and tinsel, they say Gaudy tree, gaudy tree, they say it sparkles It's all baubles and tinsel, they say There's a fairy on the top, and her wand it flickers Wooden soldier down below, he's looking up her…. Gaudy tree, gaudy tree, they say it sparkles It's all baubles and tinsel, they say Gaudy tree, gaudy tree, they say it sparkles It's all baubles and tinsel, they say Cheapo flashing lights around, strung on plastic wire Made in Hong Kong I'll be bound, soon there'll be a …. Gaudy tree, gaudy tree, they say it sparkles It's all baubles and tinsel, they say Gaudy tree, gaudy tree, they say it sparkles It's all baubles and tinsel, they say Fathers doing magic tricks, just to entertain us Mother has the Paxo out, stuffing the turkeys…. Gaudy tree, gaudy tree, they say it sparkles It's all baubles and tinsel, they say Gaudy tree, gaudy tree, they say it sparkles It's all baubles and tinsel, they say Sister has her boyfriend round, his name is Charlie Tucker They're going out in his new sports car, & then he'll try to … Gaudy tree, gaudy tree, they say it sparkles It's all baubles and tinsel, they say Gaudy tree, gaudy tree, they say it sparkles It's all baubles and tinsel, they say Granddads on the booze again, Grandma begs his pardon As she slips viagra in his glass, to help him get a …. Gaudy tree, gaudy tree, they say it sparkles It's all baubles and tinsel, they say Gaudy tree, gaudy tree, they say it sparkles It's all baubles and tinsel, they say |
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20 Dec 01 - 06:38 PM (#613905) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Gaudy Tree From: Snuffy Have you got a tune for that? |
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20 Dec 01 - 06:48 PM (#613909) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Gaudy Tree From: Allan C. Snuffy, it appears to be a parody of "Gaudete", the tune of which does not seem to be in the DT. I'll see if I can find it for you unless someone beats me to it. |
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20 Dec 01 - 06:58 PM (#613917) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Gaudy Tree From: Allan C. Here ya go: Steeleye Span singing "Gaudete". |
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20 Dec 01 - 07:08 PM (#613928) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Gaudy Tree From: Allan C. For the uninitiated, Paxo is a brand name for a packaged stuffing mix. |
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20 Dec 01 - 07:19 PM (#613935) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Gaudy Tree From: Snuffy Oh, that! There's several versions of the tune posted in this thread, including one from me. WassaiL! V |