Bob Dylan Parodies
for
Andy James' 60th Birthday
March 17/2006

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To the Tune of "Blowin' in the Wind"
 
How many kids does Andy James have
And why are they all so nice?
Yes, 'n' how many grandkids crawl on his lap
To ask for his sage advice?
Yes, 'n' how many campers have heard Andy preach
And been rescued from their lives of vice?
The answer will be revealed in Eternity.
The answer includes you and me.


To the Tune of "Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)"
 
Ev'rybody's takin' turns, preachin' and fillin' in.
Some are changin' the worship; others are callin' it sin.
Paul and Dale are countin' the days; they can hardly wait.
When Andy the Pastor gets here, everyone'll celebrate.
Come all you guys. Come all you dames.
You'll not see nothin' like Andy James
 
Meanwhile over in England, Andy's in great form:
Visitin' with his relatives and drinkin' his beer warm,
But Chestermere is anxious; he doesn't know how it's been.
Since Andy the Pastor was missin', Don and Margie flew to him.
Come all you guys. Come all you dames.
You'll not see nothin' like Andy James


To the Tune of "Don't Think Twice; It's Alright"
 
Well, there ain't no use to sit and wonder why
Andy has so many friends.
There ain't no use to sit and wonder why,
Cuz he plays well at both ends.
Whether throwin' a rock or in a tennis game,
He enjoys himself and his friends feel the same,
Even in hockey when he spears without shame.
Don't think twice; he's alright, babe*.
Don't think twice; he's alright.
 
[*Apparently, we should have sung "Len".]


To the Tune of "Knockin' On Heaven's Door"
(Lyrics adapted by Jon James)
 
Mama, take these glasses off of me.
I can't see straight anymore.
Is that you, Sara? Oh, that's Pete.
Feel I'm knockin' on Heaven's door.
 
Chico, please, slow down for me.
I can't keep up anymore.
Tennis isn't bad, but isn't it time for tea?
Feel I'm knockin' on Heaven's door.
 
Charlotte, take these shoes off of me.
I just can't reach them anymore.
Hey, isn't it Seniors Day? This should be free!
Feel I'm knockin' on Heaven's door.
 
Knock, knock, knockin' on Heaven's door.
Knock, knock, knockin' on Heaven's door.
Knock, knock, knockin' on Heaven's door.


Other Song Parodies of Mine


Description of Andy's 60th Birthday Weekend

Complete set of photos are at my Flickr page.


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Last Update: Apr. 2, 2006

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