Cha-La Cha-La

“Chickery Chick Cha-la Cha-la”
Was a happy little ditty
From days gone by, my how time flies
Those words were warm and witty

“Lamsey dotes and dosey doats”
Brings back those days of yore
When life was fun in the morning sun
And you couldn't ask for more

“Skimmery rinky dinky dink”
Is another masterpiece
Jimmy Durante sang the words
To this clever little treat

“Abba dabba dabba dabba”
A chimp was heard to say
I still remember Debbie singing
In a most delightful way

So when you're down and things ain't right
Just whistle these happy tunes
You'll soon perk up you'll smile and say
“Life is a big cartoon”

©Jack Ellison 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 4:30 PM
Very nice one! Will have to look up the songs ; ) Love the last line! Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
August 22, 2016 at 7:55 AM
YUP!!! “Life is a big cartoon” Love, Jackson!!! xxx
Palmer Avatar
August 26, 2012 at 7:47 PM
hahaha loved it,great write Jack
Ellison Avatar
August 26, 2012 at 7:51 PM
Thanks a bunch, Richard! Guess I'm showing my age with these eh! LOL Jack
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