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Ben Newman ([personal profile] bnewman) wrote in [community profile] bn_songbook2023-06-22 08:44 pm

Lou's Eel

A silly song that was done just for the pun and (I hope) doesn't outstay its welcome.

lyrics by Benjamin Newman
ttto: "Lucille" by Roger Bowling and Hal Bynum
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Dr. Louie loves critters — if it runs, hops, or skitters
He'll want one to show to his class
On a tropical foray, he said: that's a moray
Bet that'll look good behind glass
 
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But when you saw that swimmer, you said: What's for dinner?
And you netted it out of the tank
Took the tidepool's main feature, fed it to another creature
Betcha teacher's not going to laugh at your prank
 
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You picked a fine time to feed me Lou's eel
That pet wasn't meant to be et for a meal
Now, I'm a good doggy, I love some unagi
But think how the prof's gonna feel
You picked a fine time to feed me Lou's eel