Had to listen to this because I saw the title!! :)  Some nice chords.  I really like the don't make up games and expect me to play them line.

Haha, well done on adding Maury to the lyrics! Made me think of the episode of HIMYM when the crew saw him all over NYC. At any rate, solid song, James!

Damn. I want my band to play this at our next gig. Please!

The way you craft these songs is something to behold. I also googled Maury and watched a little.       Everyone in Aus loves trying to get a handle on American culture so thanks for the education here.  Great tune/story start to finish. 

If nothing else, I think the combination of a key change and the word "boinked" in a song is the gold standard. Hahaha, this is delightful

Excellent lyrics! This is definite sing-along material!

You really spanned the spectrum of human emotion this week! So many great lines just tumbling out here - "it's all fun and games until someone gets laid" and "don't bring me Twinkies and tell me you made 'em" are my favorites.

"Don't Piss On My Leg And Tell Me It's Raining" (#398, 200924)

Damn near got matching tattoos
But you said they ran out of ink
My buddies all laugh at your name on my ass
And I ain't got a clue what to think

We almost became man and wife
But your oil change just couldn't wait
Told me you panicked and boinked the mechanic
It seems like you knew you'd be late

So don't hand me cowpies and tell me they're raisins
Don't roast my hot dog and tell me it's bacon
Somethin' ain't right accordin' to my calculations
Don't piss on my leg and tell me it's rainin'

Bought you that new diamond ring
You said it got lost in the street
So howcome I'm certain you went and returned it
For every cent on that receipt

Spent a weekend with my cousin
Family time was your story
Well it's all fun and games until someone gets laid
Now it's an episode of Maury

So don't hand me cowpies and tell me they're raisins
Don't roast my hot dog and tell me it's bacon
Somethin' ain't right accordin' to my calculations
Don't piss on my leg and tell me it's rainin'

So don't bring me Twinkies and tell me you made 'em
Don't make up games and expect me to play 'em
I may not know much but I'm pretty sure you're mistaken
Don't piss on my leg and tell me it's rainin'

Week 39b - Don't Piss On My Leg And Tell Me It's Raining (200924)

Nashville songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Godin Guitars Official Artist and Founder of www.songaweek.org.

His catalog of 500+ titles includes collaborations with hit writers Mark Narmore, Elliott Park, Steve Dean, and Pete & Pat Luboff, among others internationally from England to Australia.

Redding's music has landed cuts by numerous recording artists including Dan Whitehouse, Emma Gale, and David Easterling.

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