The other day I posted a photo of masks on a clothesline by my niece. Then today I received several parodies from Eileen Abrams, a friend nearby. So I am reprinting the photo, since it goes so well with two of her parodies: “Match Maker, Match Maker” from Fiddler on the Roof and “I’m Gonna Wash that Man Right Outta my Hair” from South Pacific. She advises us to think about the melody while reading the parody. More to come…… Thanx, Eileen!
P.S.She is thinking of publishing this as a pandemic songbook. Great idea! We need some levity to relieve the stress of these last few months.
Maskmaker, Maskmaker (to the tune of Matchmaker, Matchmaker –
from Fiddler on the Roof)
Maskmaker, Maskmaker, make me a mask
It’s all I ask
Is that such a task?
Up until now I thought it was okay… to just stay six feet away
For Papa, make it in flannel
For Mama, make it cheery and bright
For me, well, I would be happy if I had the funkiest mask in sight!
Maskmaker, Maskmaker, please… take your time
I know that I’m
Waiting in line
With all the others who’ve asked for your help
So thank you, dear friend
One day this will end
And I’ll just wear my mask for fun!
Photo from my niece Christina, reposted
I’m Gonna Wash That Virus off of My Hands (to the tune of I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right out of My Hair – from South Pacific)
I’m gonna wash that virus off of my hands (3 times)
And send it down the drain…
I’m gonna wear my mask when I leave the house (3 times)
So we can all stay safe…
I’m gonna call my friends as much as I can (3 times)
So no one feels alone…
I’m gonna offer help to neighbors in need (3 times)
They’d do the same for me…
I’m gonna offer thanks to nurses and docs (3 times)
Who work around the clock…
I’m gonna pray for ease for all who are ill (3 times)
And their caregivers too…
I’m gonna hug myself whenever I’m sad (3 times)
And do lots of self-care…
Pandemic songbook!
Note: This song can be adapted and extended infinitely… so feel free to add your own verses!!
