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Sunday, July 7, 2024

A Song for my Husband

 

McDonald's Breakfast Burrito
 
My husband of 51 years and I have had this running ‘battle’.  One thing you need to know is that he loves fast food while I am not one who randomly eats empty calories or fat-laden burgers.  Another thing you need to know is that John loves to eat this fast food in the car while he is driving.

The Big Mac
Oh, the arguments we have had over the years.
 
Oh, the Big Macs, Famous Stars, and Jumbo Jacks that he has eaten (not always successfully) while trying to drive. While he does this, I am simmering in the passenger seat, sometimes steering the car while he stuffs those special sauce burgers into his mouth.
 
And, no, he would not let me drive while he ate.  You don’t want me go into that direction.

Famous Star
In honor of this ongoing struggle, I have written lyrics for a song.  The melody would be more on the lines of country western; maybe Arlee Bird or Alex Cavanaugh could come up with something.  
 
Well, here goes:
 
I’ll eat my dang burrito—
Don’t care if it might drip.
Oh, sure, the thing is messy
But just let it rip.
 
                       Chorus  
Eat my burrito-oh- oh…
And pour salsa down the side!
Eat my burrito-oh-oh…
And let that salsa slide.
 
(Mexican mariachi)
I’ll eat that hot burrito
‘Cause Del Taco’s made it hot.
Jumbo Jack--nummmmy!
I am a grown man, that you know,
A careless kid I’m not.

Chorus
(Possible key change with a snazzy riff)

I’ve got this big ol’ belly,
It works just like a tray.
No, I don’t need another napkin,
I 'll do it my own way.

Chorus
(base and snare drums)

You might hand me a napkin,
There’s a big drip down over there.
No, the people that I work with
Won’t notice or even care.

Chorus

(Repeat, and throw in some big ending)

WELL, there you have it: a song for my husband. "Yellow Rose of Texas" strikes me a possible tune to attach to the words.

This is from 2012, so long ago.  Nothing has changed, still the same. I would love to see what Arlee and Alex could do with this song.