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The Drought Song (to the tune of Yankee Doodle)

C. Denney
Friday September 05, 2014 - 03:30:00 PM

California's got the drought
Texas is no better
it's hard on lawns and tough on trout
especially in hot weather
but grapes up north are doing fine
something we can turn to
California's got good wine
coming to the rescue

fill the fishtank with merlot
the dog drinks bloody mary
wash the car with chenin blanc
change the oil with sherry
wash your hair in pinot noir
zinfandel is nifty
water lawns with chardonnay and
wash your socks with whiskey

why not fill the swimming pool
with some refreshing riesling
not the rum or they may have to
peel you off the ceiling
people will admire your
modus operandi
wash your clothes with zinfandel
brush your teeth with brandy

California leads the way
in brilliant innovation
plant your vines ahead of time
before it sweeps the nation
wine will get us through the drought
dry or sweet as honey
disruptive, green without a doubt
and boy will it make money