Story Behind The Song
I wrote it based on personal experience!
Song Description
Light, humorous song details what can go wrong when you are performing a song for an audience. Great for audience participation. (I have audience members come up to the mike and make the sounds. I have the whole audience make the sneeze and chicken sou
| Song Length |
2:08 |
Genre |
Unique - Children, Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Cheerful |
Subject |
Musician, Show Biz |
| Similar Artists |
Peter, Paul & Mary, The Monkees |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
Oh, the pitfalls of performing for gentlefolk like you
Are numerous and plentiful and I?ll just name a few.
I send my heart out with my song; I belt out every note.
But in the midst of stanza two, I need to clear my throat. (clear throat)
Chorus:
Cough, Cough, Burp, Burp, Hiccup, Sneeze
Singing for an audience is really quite a breeze.
I always have such confidence; Just look into my eyes:
You?ll see the little chickens that are clucking round inside. (Chickens)
Do I know or don?t I take a sip before I sing?
The dryness in my throat is quite enough to make me scream.
But water in my tummy bubbles up in little blurps.
In the middle of the chorus I just know I?m gonna burp. (Burp) (Chorus)
And when the mood is mellow and the melody is soft
A gremlin in my windpipe makes me want to cough.
I tell him wait a little while till I get through this song
But I sometimes wonder if he?ll hold off that long? (Cough) (Chorus)