PARODY SONG-LYRICS
PARODY COMPOSED: Dr. G.H. and Giorgio Coniglio, 2015, updated 2018 and 2020. This song is the first in a series of nine parodies dealing with Word-Pairs. The links at the bottom of this post will take you to the lyrics for the other songs in this series.
FURTHER EXPLANATION: For an illustrated slide-presentation on binomials (irreversible word pairs), and a compendium of alliterative pairs go to this post. For a more didactic take on this topic, check out the Wikipedia article HERE.
CHORD-CHARTS etc.:
As is usually the case with song-lyrics, we have simultaneously provided suggested chords for ukulele, guitar or whatever-stringed-instruments for the parody and for the original lyrics on our music-buff site "SILLY SONGS and SATIRE".
As is usually the case with song-lyrics, we have simultaneously provided suggested chords for ukulele, guitar or whatever-stringed-instruments for the parody and for the original lyrics on our music-buff site "SILLY SONGS and SATIRE".
To access ukulele chord-charts to help you accompany "PAIRS" on your favorite instrument, click HERE to proceed to this site.
PAIRS
(to the tune of "Words")
Pairs - binomial phrases. There's (bi-NOAM-yuhl)
(Compared to single entities)
Flair, as seen in "wear and tear",
Where pairs submerge identities.
Two nouns joined with conjunction --
AND serves that "form and function", sometimes OR.
Verb-pairs and adjectives unite;
And "fish" and "fowl" with NEITHER/NOR.
"Shouts and murmurs": such a phrase
Explains the "ins and outs" to me.
With "back to front" I'm in a daze,
Enhancing "fears and doubts" to me.
I cringe at "one and only" words,
No single words I voice ...
So "near and dear",
So "near and dear",
Word-pairs are what can make all "guys and dolls" rejoice.
And, for those interested, here's how you find the lyrics-only-version
of the nine songs that make up this cycle.
1. PAIRS, to the tune of "Words" in the style of the Beegees
... the following songs in the style of "The Elements" by Tom Lehrer
9. LEGALISTIC DOUBLETS, in the style of "Supercalifragilistic..." from the musical "Mary Poppins".
If you would like to accompany yourself on ukulele or guitar, find relevant chord charts by following the links within each of these song-lyric posts that will take you ultimately to the versions with chord indications and performance tips in our blog "Silly Songs and Satire".
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