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Don McLean: "American Pie" reimagined as a limerick

When rock stars were lost in the air,A nation felt sorrow and despair.McLean’s lyrical art,Touched every grieving heart,“Pie” helped the whole country to repair.

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Gloria Gaynor: "I Will Survive" reimagined as a limerick

She thought, “Without him, I’d cease,”And longed for a moment of peace.But with vision so clear,They conquered all fear,And declared, “My own joy will increase!”

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Aerosmith: "Walk This Way" reimagined as a limerick

A young boy, quite green and naive,Met a cheerleader, bold, he’d believe.With a knowing sly glance,Showed him how to advance,His first time, her guidance to weave.

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Queen: "Bohemian Rhapsody" reimagined as a limerick

Young Freddie, with truths to confess,Felt his old self caused him distress.With a “Mama, I’m through,”A new path he’d pursue,Though the wind blew with societal stress.

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Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" reimagined as a limerick

For women whose hours were long,Were told that their efforts were wrong.No credit was given,They’re expected to live inA world where their strength is this song.

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Tom Lehrer's "The Elements" inspired this limerick

Tom Lehrer, with his wit quite refined,Sang of elements in a list quite aligned.But some isotopes there,Caused a chemist to stare,“Its atomic mass was never defined!”

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Elton John's "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" reimagined as a limerick

A worrier, with feelings unclear,Said, “Our love, is it truly held dear?”But a voice strong and bright,Said, “With all of my might,My love will dispel all your fear!”

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Grease movie soundtrack "You're the One That I Want" reimagined as a limerick

He gave her a feeling so grand,But she issued a firm reprimand.“My trust you must earn,A new leaf you must turn,Or my heart will stay out of your hand.

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"Weird Al" Yankovic "The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota" reimagined as a limerick

A dad, with his kin full of glee,To Minnesota they longed just to be.Past odd sights they did roam,To a stringy sphere’s home,A grand ball of twine they would see!

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Billy Joel "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" reimagined as a limerick

At the Italian place, love felt brand new,Like the finest red wine, its vintage so true.But life’s sauce can turn sour,Love lost in an hour,Yet friendship, like good wine, sees us through.

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The Beatles "Love Me Do" reimagined as a limerick

A singer whose feelings were deep,His promise of true love to keep.With a hopeful “Oh, do!”“Please just love me!” said you,For affection his heart would then leap.

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Men Without Hats "The Safety Dance" reimagined as a limerick

A dancer declared with great glee,“My friends who won’t dance aren’t for me!We’ll go where we please,And groove with great ease,Where safety’s our guiding decree!”

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The Beatles "Yesterday" reimagined as a limerick

His troubles, once distant and small,Now loomed, casting shadows on all.He longed for the day,When love was a play,And yesterday answered his call.

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Meatloaf "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" reimagined as a limerick

A young man with passion ablaze,For his love, went through quite a few phase.He begged, “Be my wife!”Then regretted his life,And for time’s swift conclusion did craze. Photo by Erik Mclean on Pexels.com

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The B-52s "Planet Claire" reimagined as a limerick

From Claire, a pink-aired domain,A fast Plymouth caused quite a strain.No heads could be found,On that colorful ground,Where death is unknown to remain.

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Billy Joel's "Piano Man" reimagined as a (shorter) limerick

A fellow named Bill, at the keys,Played tunes that would certainly please.The crowd sang along,To each familiar song,And forgot all their worldly unease.

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Let's go for a ride

http://snarglefarg.com/blog/2025/04/05/lets-go-for-a-ride/