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This is a re-do of an earlier work, originally a parody of "The Lonely Goatherd'. I returned to it to add a chorus and a refrain / end.

The audio for this was generated by Suno.com using "peppy electric alternative rock". Thanks to Indiana Shaw for helping me get started on this adventure of setting poems to music!

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[Verse] High on a hill sat a lonely goat turd; He was by himself ‘cuz the goat was through. Waiting to be eaten by a gross bird And recycled, turd times two! [Verse] Who comes along, but a fair dung beetle, On sturdy legs that were big and strong. He called to her, yes, he softly wheedled, “Baby, won’t you dance along?” [Chorus] Hey, ho! Life of a goat turd Hey, ho! Footloose and free Hey, ho! Life is so absurd Won't you dance with me? [Verse] Then they danced through the meadow. Then they rolled down the hill. He fancied he was her beau Man, this was such a thrill! [Verse] She took him back to her hidey-hidey, Shaping up to be a dream come true! When she trimmed him down ‘cuz he was too widey, finally, he thought to think it through. [Chorus] Hey, ho! Life of a goat turd Hey, ho! Footloose and free Hey, ho! Life is so absurd Won't you dance with me? [Verse] Now he’s the meal of a fair dung beetle; Kids came home and had a snack or two. And he’s kinda wishing he’d been eaten by that eagle; At least with one bite it would be through! [Refrain] Hey, ho, life of a goat turd Say, hey, do a jig or two Hey, ho, our little goat turn He's just passing through [end]

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Date: 1/30/2025 12:44:00 AM
Hey, ho I just passing through when I heard this catchy skit, brilliantly funny . . . lol
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Date: 12/15/2024 1:42:00 AM
I’m reading to this eating my cornflakes this morning and I’ve just spat out a couple having read “ And recycled, turd times two!”. LOL! Julie Andrew’s this ain’t. ..and all the better for it. Cheers - Gary
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 12/15/2024 3:57:00 PM
I've tried this on a number of poems, serious, funny, stories, and it really adds a fun dimension - glad you enjoyed, Gary!
Date: 12/14/2024 4:20:00 PM
This is a hit Jeff! A lot of fun with music, and your poem was a fun romp too.
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 12/15/2024 3:58:00 PM
That chorus turned out better than I ever imagined, lol - thanks for the read and the listen!

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