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Oedipus
Cords on your knees, Oedipus
Hanging from the trees, Oedipus
Saved by the shepherd
Given to a different shepherd
Far away from home, Oedipus
Thrown out by one king
Raised like son by one king
Once a king yourself, Oedipus
You answered the riddles,
You provided the vittles,
Father of the world, Oedipus
You went to Delphi
And you heard what you heard
You were at Thebes
And you hurt who you hurt
And if you’re told to kill your pappy,
Know you’ve already killed your pappy
And kissed your mammy, too, Oedipus
Fly away from harm
Know that she’s your mom
Avoid older broads, Oedipus
But you married her
And you sired a brood
You realized what they were
Now all you do is brood
You’d plenty ways of knowing,
Now it’s the styx you’re rowing
See you soon in hell, Oedipus!
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Inspired by the play Oedipus Rex. To be sung to the tune of Al Jolson's "Sonny Boy."