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CROCODILE SONG
THEY SAILED A WAY A SUNNY SUMMER DAY
ON THE BACK OF A CROCODILE.
" YOU SEE, " SAID SHE, " HE'S AS TAME AS HE CAN BE
I'LL FLOAT HIM DOWN THE NILE. "
THE CROCK WINKED HIS EYE AS SHE WAVED THEM ALL GOOD-BYE
WEARING A HAPPY SMILE.
AT THE END OF THE RIDE, THE LADY WAS INSIDE AND THE
SMILE ON THE CROCODILE.
Submitter comment: SONG WHICH IS SUNG BY MANY SMALL CHILDREN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): EUPHEMISM, INDIRECTION
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Ballad Epic Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Good humor Jest Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
SONG
JOHN JACOB JINGLES IRISH SMITH
THAT'S MY NAME TOO.
WHENEVER WE GO OUT
THE PEOPLE ALWAYS SHOUT
THERE GOES JOHN JACOB JINGLES IRISH SMITH.
TRA LA LA LA LA LA LA.
Submitter comment:
THE VERSE IS SUNG SIX TIMES. EACH TIME IT IS SUNG THE SINGER'S
VOICE BECOMES A LITTLE SOFTER (EXCEPT FOR THE LAST TWO LINES WHICH
ARE ALWAYS SHOUTED) UNTIL THE WORDS ARE JUST MOUTHED FOR THE LAST
SINGING.
HEARD IN ROYAL OAK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
Keyword(s): HUMOROUS NAME
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children |
Date learned: 00001964 SUMMER
CHILDREN'S SONG
COO, PIGEON, COO PIGEON
COME FLY FROM YONDER TEMPLE ROOF.
I'LL FEED YOU BEANS, SO EAT UP ALL.
WHEN YOU'VE FINISHED, DON'T FLY AWAY.
SING COO, COO AND PLAY AWHILE.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT LEARNED THIS JAPANESE CHILDREN'S SONG WHILE GROWING
UP IN JAPAN AND TODAY, IN AMERICA, SINGS THEM TO HIS SMALL GRAND-
CHILDREN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ANN ARBOR
Keyword(s): APOSTROPHE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children SPEECH -- Onomatopoeia |
"CERTAINLY LORD"
HAVE YOU GOT GOOD RELIGION ?
CERTAINLY LORD
HAVE YOU GOT GOOD RELIGION ?
CERTAINLY LORD
HAVE YOU GOT GOOD RELIGION ?
CERTAINLY LORD, CERTAINLY LORD
CERTAINLY, CERTAINLY, LORD
Submitter comment:
THIS IS SUNG IN INSPIRATION BACK AND FORTH
FROM ONE MEMBER TO THE OTHER. USUALLY
ONE PERSON STARTS OFF ASKING THE QUESTION
PART OF THE SONG AND CAN ASK ANY
OTHER QUESTION IN SONG AND THE
MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH RESPOND WITH
"CERTAINLY LORD". IT CAN BE SUNG FAST OR
SLOW, WITH OUT MUSIC OR WITH IT.
HOWEVER, HAND CLAPPING AND FOOT
TAPPING IS ALWAYS ACCEPTED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 5235 25TH AVE
Keyword(s): QUESTION AND ANSWER STRUCTURE
| Subject headings: | Favorites Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Religious CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 02-13-1971
ADAM SONG
CHORUS
THE S STANDS FOR SIGMA, THE P FOR P-I, PI.
THE S STANDS FOR SIGMA, THE P FOR P-I, PI.
AND IF YOU LOOK AROUND YOU, OR GAZE INTO THE SKY.
YOU WILL SEE THAT NAUGHT IS WRITTEN, BUT THE NAME OF SIGMA PI.
ADAM WAS THE FIRST MAN TO WEAR A SIG PI PIN,
NOAH WAS THE SECOND, THEY HAD TO LET HIM IN,
MOSES WAS THE THIRD ONE, WE HAD A LOT OF FUN,
WHEN JULIUS CAESAR CAME ALONG, THEY PLEDGED THE SON OF A GUN.
CHORUS
HE RAMBLED DOWN TO U. OF D., HE THOUGHT HE'D JOIN A FRAT,
HE THOUGHT HE'D TAKE A LOOK AROUND TO SEE WHERE HE WAS AT.
BECAUSE HE WAS A FELLOW WE KNEW HE'D BE ALL RIGHT,
THE COLORS THAT HE WORE NEXT DAY WERE LAVENDER AND WHITE.
CHORUS
HE RAMBLED DOWN TO U OF D., HE THOUGHT HE'D JOIN A FRAT,
HE THOUGHT HE'D TAKE A LOOK AROUND TO SEE WHERE HE WAS AT.
BECAUSE HE WAS A FELLOW WE KNEW HE': BE ALL RIGHT,
THE COLORS THAT HE WORE NEXT DAY WERE LAVENDER AND WHITE.
CHORUS
HE RAMBLED UP TO HEAVEN TO SEE WHO ALL WAS THERE,
HE FOUND A BUNCH A-HANGING AROUND THE FOOT OF THE GOLDEN STAIRS,
SOME WERE SMOKING CIGARETTES, THEY ALL WERE FEELING HIGH,
THEY ALL WERE DAMN GOOD FRIENDS OF HIS, THEY ALL WERE SIGMA PI'S.
CHORUS
HE RAMBLED DOWN TO HADES TO SEE THE POOR LOST SOULS,
HE FOUND A BUNCH OF THETA XI'S A-ROASTING ON THE COALS,
FOR THE TEKES AMD THEATA TAUS THE SIZZLE HAD BEGUN,
WHILE SIGMA PI'S IN VELVET CHAIRS WERE WATCHING ALL THE FUN.
CHORUS
THEN IN CAME OLD BEELZEBUB, OF HELL HE WAS THE KING;
AND ALL THE LITTLE IMPS CAME IN AND THEY BEGAN TO SING.
THEY SAW THE GANG GIVE HIM A GRIP, AND THEN THEY HEARD THE CRY.
THAT HE'S A CHARTER MENBER AND A DAMN GOOD SIGMA PI.
CHORUS
NOW DON'T BE DISCONCERTED IF YOU MISS THE NARROW PATH.
OR IF YOU FLUNK YOUR MORALS LIKE YOU USED TO FLUNK YOUR MATH,
AND DON'T BE DISCONCERTED WHEN YOU HEAR THE FUNERAL KNELL,
FOR WE HAVE A STRONG ALUMNI IN THE VERY DEPTHS OF HELL.
CHORUS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORM ROOM
Keyword(s): BIBLICAL FIGURES ; FRATERNITY SONG
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Social reunion Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Religious |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
OH SIGMA PI (TUNE: DANNY BOY)
OH SIGMA PI, THE MEN THE MEN ARE SHOWING
FROM HOUSE TO HALL AND O'RE THE CAMPUS WIDE
BUT SOME ARE GONE AND MANY MORE ARE GOING
TIS SAD, TIS SAD THAT SOME MUST STAND ASIDE.
BUT THEY'LL COME BACK WHEN BROTHERS MEET AGAIN,
OR WHEN THERE'S WAR, WE'LL GATHER TEN TIMES TEN,
WE'LL ALL BE THERE IN SUNSHINE OR IN SHADOW
OH SIGMA PI, OH SIGMA PI I LOVE YOU SO.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; UNION
Keyword(s): FRATERNITY SONG
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Social reunion Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- War cries |
Date learned: 03-22-1968
RIDDLE
WHAT'S ROUND ON THE ENDS AND HIGH IN THE MIDDLE?
OHIO
Where learned: UNKNOWN
Keyword(s): SPELLING STATE LETTER SHAPE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-29-1967
LIGHT TREE
WHAT TREE CAN YOU HOLD IN YOUR HAND?
A PALM TREE.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT DOES NOT REMEMBER WHERE HE LEARNED THIS
Where learned: WASHINGTON DC
Keyword(s): BODY PART PLANT STRENGTH ; CONUNDRUM
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-12-1967
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BABY TRAINS
WHY CAN'T BIG TRAINS HAVE LITTLE TRAINS?
BECAUSE THE NEW YORK CENTRAL ALWAYS PULLS OUT ON TIME.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): INTERCOURSE WITHDRAWAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question Filter - Mature Content |
Date learned: 11-17-1967
PORK
IF YOU WERE SENT TO THE STORE FOR A YARD OF
PORK, WHAT WOULD YOU BRING HOME?
THREE PIGS FEET.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; LOUISVILLE
Keyword(s): ANIMAL MEASUREMENT MAMMAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-22-1967
CANDLE TALK
WHAT DID ONE CANDLE SAY TO THE OTHER CANDLE?
ARE YOU GOING OUT TONIGHT?
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; LOUISVILLE
Keyword(s): CONUNDRUM ; PERSONIFICATION
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-22-1967
HAT TRICK
WHAT DID THE TIE SAY TO THE HAT?
YOU GO ON AHEAD, I AM GOING TO HANG AROUND.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; LOUISVILLE
Keyword(s): PERSONIFICATION CLOTHING
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-22-1967
WET MELONS
WHY IS THERE SO MUCH WATER IN A WATERMELON?
BECAUSE IT WAS PLANTED IN THE SPRING.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; LOUISVILLE
Keyword(s): CONUNDRUM ; SEASON FRIUT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-22-1967
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
LION.
LION WHO?
LION DOWN ON THE JOB, EH?
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
Keyword(s): LAZINESS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-03-1967
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
ARTHUR
ARTHUR WHO?
ARTHUR ANY MORE AT HOME LIKE YOU?
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
Keyword(s): PERSONAL NAME
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-03-1967
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
CHESTER
CHESTER WHO?
CHESTER MINUTE AND I'LL SEE.
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
Keyword(s): PERSONAL NAME
| Subject headings: | Person / Nickname RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-03-1967
ELEPHANT JOKE
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ELEPHANT AND A GRAPE?
AN ELEPHANT IS GRAY AND A GRAPE IS PURPLE.
WHAT DID TARZAN SAY WHEN HE SAW THE ELEPHANTS COMING OVER THE HILL?
HERE COME THE ELEPHANTS OVER THE HILL.
WHAT DID JANE SAY WHEN SHE SWW THE ELEPHANTS COMING OVER THE HILL?
HERE COME THE GRAPES. SHE WAS COLOR-BLIND.
Where learned: HIGH SCHOOL ; DUNDEE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Keyword(s): CHAIN OF RIDDLES
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00-00-1964
ELEPHANT JOKE
WHY DO DUCKS HAVE FLAT FEET?
TO STAMP OUT FOREST FIRES.
WHY DO ELEPHANTS HAVE FLAT FEET?
TO STAMP OUT FLAMING DUCKS.
Where learned: HIGH SCHOOL ; DUNDEE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Keyword(s): CHAIN OF RIDDLES
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00-00-1964
RUSSIAN RIDDLE
WHAT TWO BROTHERS LIVE ACROSS A
BRIDGE FROM EACH OTHER BUT NEVER MEET?
TWO EYES.
Where learned: RUSSIA ; MOSCOW
Keyword(s): BODY PARTS ; FAMILY METAPHOR
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 00-00-1905
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DONKEY AND A POSTAGE STAMP?
ONE YOU LICK WITH A STICK THE OTHER YOU STICK WITH A LICK
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Keyword(s): CHIASMUS SPOONERISM CONUNDRUM
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-30-1967