This song is puerile, juvenile, and immature. And I love it!
The song is of course a favorite of Dr. Demento’s, and of mine. It’s totally silly, but it’s got so much charm that you really don’t mind the innuendo and euphemisms. Plus, it’s such a clever song as well. I love the simple sing-along style, and it all just works very, very nicely.
Here’s a link to a tribute video
And of course, the lyrics:
I have a sad story to tell you.
It may hurt your feelings a bit.
Last night when I walked into my bathroom,
I stepped in a big pile of …
Chorus:
Shaving cream, be nice and clean.
Shave everyday and you’ll always look keen.
I think I’ll break off with my girlfriend.
Her antics are queer I’ll admit.
Each time I say, “Darling, I love you,”
She tells me that I’m full of …
(chorus)
Our baby fell out of the window.
You’d think that her head would be split.
But good luck was with her that morning;
She fell in a barrel of …
(chorus)
An old lady died in a bathtub;
She died from a terrible fit.
In order to fulfill her wishes,
She was buried in six feet of …
(chorus)
When I was in France with the army,
One day I looked into my kit.
I thought I would find me a sandwich,
But the darn thing was loaded with …
(chorus)
And now, folks, my story is ended.
I think it is time I should quit.
If any of you feel offended,
Stick your head in a barrel of …
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Now playing: Roman Holiday - Stand By
via FoxyTunes
