Bills

I hope today will be a bigger payday For bills come through the mail all the time They always take a big chunk of my pay. That’s what I got for buying things on time. Paying bills for the world to see Let the people know I don’t have what I need When I’m all debt-free, will I see the day? When the bills come due, my cash just flies away. It seems to me a crime they charge such interest These monthly payments get to be so large. Each time I pay little of my principal. I should have thought before I used my charge. Paying bills for the world to see Let the people know I don’t have what I need When I’m all debt-free, will I see the day? When the bills come due, my cash just flies away. Sung to the tune of "Friends" by Elton John

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 2/22/2011 7:41:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Robert in John Heck's contest "Dear John". Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/30/2011 8:02:00 PM

Congratulations, Robert. I am glad to see you on the winners' list with your clever parody of "Friends!" Luv, Andrea

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/30/2011 12:21:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this witty set of lyrics, Robert. Sort of bittersweet humor. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/30/2011 11:41:00 AM

Congrats Robert on your wonderful win in the Dear John contest with this fabulous write and entry ..enjoy my friend with luv..

Wilma Neels

Date: 1/30/2011 9:00:00 AM

So happy to see this one on the list Robert, congratulations :)

James Fraser

Date: 1/30/2011 8:43:00 AM

Many congrats Robert on your lyric changing to Elton's fine song "Friends" It sure was a toughie of a contest. Have a lovely Sunday....:)

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/30/2011 8:05:00 AM

Great lyrics with a message, Robert! Hooray for you, and congratulations on a well deserved win!!

Kory Calhoun

Date: 1/30/2011 7:41:00 AM

LOL! This entry gave me a chuckle also. Such a pretty song, one of his earlier songs, from the motion picture soundtrack - Friends. Gotta love these comedy lyrics...very funny! Congratulations on your BIG WIN in John Heck's contest. Best wishes, Kory

Matthew Anish

Date: 1/5/2011 6:04:00 PM

Don;t know that particular song by Elton. Your piee made me laugh though. And thank you for your kind words on my poem. Yours Matthew Anish

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/5/2011 3:56:00 PM

Hey way to go with this clever redong of an Elton John song. I really want to work on this contest too!! Better get busy. Thanks for your comments. And yes, there was nbody like Dale. I met him age 8 when he was 12 and my mom married his dad. A stupid drunk ran him over 20 years later. He was nearly out of law school!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/5/2011 1:31:00 PM

Situation of many in America..Many could sing this blues song..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for stopping by my work "Transportated Above"...It wasn't written for a contest just from my heart..Your comments inspire me to continue writing..Sara

Wilma Neels

Date: 1/5/2011 12:47:00 PM

I love your take on the "friends" tune Robert, it had me smiling.. Thank you for your kind comment and all the best for John's contest ;-) WN

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/5/2011 11:46:00 AM

A great take on the "Friends" tune, Robert. I have always been so concerned about falling into debt that I sometimes do without things like food. I may end up dying of starvation, homeless on a city street, but I'll be remembered as one who is "debt free." Thanks for the laughs today! Love, Carolyn