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Song Parodies -> "Sixteen Guns"

Original Song Title:

"Sixteen Tons"

Original Performer:

Tennesse Ernie Ford

Parody Song Title:

"Sixteen Guns"

Parody Written by:

Patrick McWilliams

The Lyrics

While the US economy continues its downward spiral to oblivion, one sector still seems to be thriving, thanks to President Obama, who hasn't even acknowledged his role, nor spent a single dime in bailout money.
Some people say Obama has a sinister plan
That's mortgaging the future of the working man
He denies it, but in case it's true
I put my faith in Amendment Two

I've bought sixteen guns, since November four
And I'm still shopping for a couple more
Mister Landlord don't remind me that the rent is due
I spent it all on a twenty-two

I heard 'em talking in the last campaign
Candidates a-promisin' to ease my pain
I ain't buyin' it 'cause it's all swill
If the right wing don't rob you, then the left wing will

I've bought sixteen guns, ain't finished yet
Just like the government, I'm deeper in debt
Got my final notice in the mail today
I owe my dues to the NRA

I've got a shelf full of ammo, but I'm all out of bread
I might have to bite me a bullet instead
My pockets are empty and my car's in hock
And I'd sell my mother for a .45 Glock

I've bought sixteen guns, a pretty good start
A Taser and a switchblade and a poisonous dart
When I go walking I don't feel dressed
Unless I'm wearing my Kevlar® vest

I recall last summer, I was watching TV
Obama makin' fun of individuals like me
I cling to my Bible when times get rough
And I'm proud to cling to my Kalashnikov*

I've bought sixteen guns, that's barely a dent
In my obsession for more armament
To clean and to oil them is a mighty big chore
I owe my soul-----to the sporting goods store
Glock = Infamous "plastic" handgun Kalashnikov = AK-47 assault rifle Kevlar = bullet resistant fabric

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Claude Prez - April 28, 2009 - Report this comment
"If the right wing don't rob you, then the left wing will" just became one of my all-time favorite lines in a parody, ever. But the whole thing was good.
John Barry - April 28, 2009 - Report this comment
Bang-up job!
Mark Scotti - April 28, 2009 - Report this comment
Fired off fives!!!
Shotgun Investor - April 28, 2009 - Report this comment
Yep. Time to invest in lead.
Tommy Turtle - April 29, 2009 - Report this comment
What Claude Prez said - that line was TTTBF (Too True To Be Funny). "bite a bullet" -- nice twist on the cliché. News media really should give Obama more credit for *this* stimulus package.

555+++, and assume this is the same writer who signs his comments just "Patrick"? With stuff like this, *very* pleased to meet ya!

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