Side Splitters

A mammoth rib-tickling collection of more than 125 funny songs

• Author(s): Alex Usher,
• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
• Pages: 144
• ISBN_10: 1609746236
  ISBN_13: 9781609746230
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Music / Instruction & Study / General , Music / General , Music / Printed Music / Vocal , Music / Genres & Styles / Folk & Traditional ,

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A mammoth illustrated collection of more than 125 funny songs, mostly in the folk tradition, interlaced with a multitude of parodies, jokes, recitations and sayings collected by the author over a lifetime of performing. Each song has complete lyrics, melody line and suggested accompaniment chords. Included are Take My Bridgework Back To Mother, Send Me To Glory In a Glad Bag, The Housewife's Lament and The Piddling Pup. The reading Why She Didn't Become a Baptist leaves even church groups roaring in laughter.

More fun rib-ticklers include The Limerick Song (suitable for general audiences), Little Willie verses and the parody My Grandfather's Feet Were Too Strong For His Shoes. A choice collection of photos and vintage illustrations add the final touch for the enjoyment of this top-notch collection.

More than 125 funny songs --- lyrics, tunes, and suggested accompaniment chords.Plus rib-tickling parodies, jokes, readings and sayings. Embellished with vintage photos and illustrations.