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So-Called Simpleton’s Rag: a ditty

Find your feet and clap your hands! Dig the rhythm of the band! There’s no need to understand or to worry where we’ll land. Raise your voice and sing along! Make some words up, right or wrong! You will find … Continue reading

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Join the Circus: a dithyramb

But lo! The circus is in town! That crazy band of freakish friends who drink and laugh too much, too loud, and take leave of their senses: Tra-la-la-hoo de dah dee lah! Hey! What dancing they will make, as down … Continue reading

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Joy to the World (a different version)

Joy in the world! The time is come! Let earth reject all kings. Let ev’ry heart give itself room, and with all nature sing, and with all nature sing, And with, and with all nature sing. Joy in the world! … Continue reading

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