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Song Parodies -> "I Bought the Sheriff"

Original Song Title:

"I Shot the Sheriff"

 (MP3)
Original Performer:

Eric Clapton

Parody Song Title:

"I Bought the Sheriff"

Parody Written by:

John A. Barry

The Lyrics

PH:
I bought the sheriff,
'cause I'm a jackoff celebrity.
I bought the sheriff;
I'm a Jackoesque celebrity.

I drove around L.A. town,
And I had tossed a few drinks down.
I went to court and I was found guilty
For my driving with celerity
And lacking in sobriety.
On that day:

I'm caught by Sheriff,
'cause I exhibited drunkenness
I'm caught by Sheriff. . .
Not sure, but I think it was my first offense.

So into court they paraded me--
It was quite a show.
And this action fulfilled my need
To feed my most feeble ego.
Per Freud: I've no superego.
Court says:

JUDGE:
You're caught by sheriff,
And since you can offer no defense,
You're caught by sheriff:
I must curtail use of your license.

MEDIA:
Freedom was taken away,
All because she drove around
Town. She got pulled over, and then the cops found
Her actions were unsound. . .
Parole violation found.
They say:

POLICE:
You mocked the sheriff,
Although it was not a felony.
You mocked the sheriff,
And now you must pay the penalty.

PH:
Rolexes I must surrender to be
In this jail, a club country,
But this place really sucks; I don't feel so well;
I've done three days; I want to get out.
So the right palms are greased, and I'm out!

I bought the sheriff, oh yeah!
Because I am a celebrity.
I bought the sheriff;
Palms are greased, and I'm at liberty, oh yeah!

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alvin - June 10, 2007 - Report this comment
my favorite of the day
Susanna Viljanen - June 11, 2007 - Report this comment
This one was good. Fives.
Ann Hammond - June 11, 2007 - Report this comment
he he
Jonathan - June 12, 2007 - Report this comment
I say what I mean and here's what I say I'd vote this one 5's any day! (sorry dunno why I thought I'd be poetic in giving you 5's!)

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