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I always disliked the dress that you wore
The first time we went out on a date
When you wear make-up, it's really too much
There's that light blue eye shadow I hate
Your hair looks nicer when you let it grow out
Your smile is kind of goofy and weird
You look like a Munchkin when you wear capri pants
And like most Munchkins you should shave your beard

But I love you, I love you, I love you, I do
Don't let me stop 'cause I'm on a roll
I'm sure to feel better
When I finish this letter
'Cause confession is good for the soul

I hate watching TV because you like the wrong shows
Your taste in music borders on the inane
When you get upset you scare me alot
I sometimes wonder if you are insane
I pretend to listen when you talk about your day
Because your voice is like chalk on a board
I threw out the cards with the hearts that you drew
I needed more room for my privates in the drawer

But I love you, I love you, I love you, I do
Don't let me stop 'cause I'm on a roll
I'm sure to feel better
When I finish this letter
'Cause confession is good for the soul

Here's a quick recording using the laptop microphone and guitar and vocals recorded together.

http://www.johnkloberdanz.com/good-for-the-soul.html

Thanks to the forum for the inspiration!

John K. wrote:I always disliked the dress that you wore
The first time we went out on a date
When you wear make-up, it's really too much
There's that light blue eye shadow I hate
Your hair looks nicer when you let it grow out
Your smile is kind of goofy and weird
You look like a Munchkin when you wear capri pants
And like most Munchkins you should shave your beard

But I love you, I love you, I love you, I do
Don't let me stop 'cause I'm on a roll
I'm sure to feel better
When I finish this letter
'Cause confession is good for the soul

I hate watching TV because you like the wrong shows
Your taste in music borders on the inane
When you get upset you scare me alot
I sometimes wonder if you are insane
I pretend to listen when you talk about your day
Because your voice is like chalk on a board
I threw out the cards with the hearts that you drew
I needed more room for my privates in the drawer

But I love you, I love you, I love you, I do
Don't let me stop 'cause I'm on a roll
I'm sure to feel better
When I finish this letter
'Cause confession is good for the soul

John... I'm so glad to see you and Geoffrey getting along better!

... [and I NEVER use smilies... well, except for with Cate... sometimes]...

v i o l e t

Violet wrote:

John... I'm so glad to see you and Geoffrey getting along better!

... [and I NEVER use smilies... well, except for with Cate... sometimes]...

v i o l e t

Well, thanks for nothing! This song is NOT about any forum member, and I do not want to be accused of spreading rumors about Geoffrey's taste in clothing or make-up. It's bad enough my mother (or father, I'm not sure) is a "viper"!

This is AWESOME LOL, I laughed so hard! The part about the Munchkin in capris is epic.

Then again, this song is epic. 5 Stars!

News Gal wrote:This is AWESOME LOL, I laughed so hard! The part about the Munchkin in capris is epic.

Then again, this song is epic. 5 Stars!

Well, thanks!!!

John K. wrote: I threw out the cards with the hearts that you drew
I needed more room for my privates in the drawer

Best part...hands down!!! Thanks John, this really cracked me up!

-ph

piñata heart wrote:

John K. wrote: I threw out the cards with the hearts that you drew
I needed more room for my privates in the drawer

Best part...hands down!!! Thanks John, this really cracked me up!

-ph

Hi ph, thanks very much! If I'm allowed to have a favorite line, that's it for me too, I laughed when I realized I could work the word "privates" into the song.

I'm doing this one at open mike tonight, if it's a night where people pay attention I hope to get a few laughs. If not, then I get to practice it anyway.

JK

John K. wrote:
I'm doing this one at open mike tonight, if it's a night where people pay attention I hope to get a few laughs. If not, then I get to practice it anyway.

JK

Violence masquerading as love often gets a laugh

lazariuk wrote:
Violence masquerading as love often gets a laugh

That's true, good thing I'm not violent, and the song is neither written in my real voice or about anybody I really know!

I still perform this song sometimes, and I think of the Forum every time I do:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxEf_fhnuaU