Parody of “Wishin’ and Hopin’”, words by
Hal David
, music by
Burt Bacharach
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Parody lyrics ©2018-02-17 by Bob Kanefsky. All rights reserved. The copyright of the original lyrics and music remain with the holder(s) of the original copyright.
Wishin’ and hopin’ and thinkin’ and prayin’
Talkin’ and tweetin’, and not taking stands:
That won’t keep the gun from his hands.
So if you wanna protect kids, schools, and more,
What you gotta do is write it, debate it, and pass it,
And bring it to the floor.
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Next time someone kills several kids, Ban the things that he had to use. Pass a bill for those kids, ’Cause you won’t save ’em Thinkin’ and a-prayin’, Wishin’ and bemoanin’ |
Just grievin’, condolin’ and thinkin’ and prayin’
Wishin’ and hopin’ these killings abate:
That won’t change his firing rate.
So if you’re shocked every time school kids die,
What you gotta do is write it, debate it,
Amend it, and pass it.
Just do it.
And after you do,
Then you can cry.
(Chorus)
’Cause wishin’ and hopin’, and thinkin’ and prayin’
Tweetin’ and flauntin’ the sorrow you showed
Won’t force him to pause to reload.
So if you must imitate one who cares,
What you gotta do is write it, debate it,
Amend it, and pass it.
Just do it.
But what do you do?
You send thoughts and prayers.