"Good Nutrition Blues" genre: Rockabilly
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	A funny look at the perils of dieting.
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	Story Behind the Song After observing people struggling with dieting and health programs, I thought I'd capture it in a talking blues style. The song was written instantly without a struggle, both words and music. It was recorded on a Tascam 424 MK III using 5 tracks in a matter of 3 hours from start to finish. Lyrics VERSE 1 The doctor said I oughta go on a diet So, I said, what the heck I think Ill try it After all, what have I got to lose? No more steaks, burgers and cheese And no more pass the biscuits , please Oh, and, by the way, cut the booze VERSE 2 So, I went to the store to get educated On all the nutritious foods I always hated To see exactly what Im allowed to eat When I stooped down to read the label I tried to get up and wasnt able But 2 nice store clerks helped me to my feet CHORUS Cut the calories, reduce the fat Dont eat this and dont eat that Got the delectable, delirious Good nutrition blues VERSE 3 Well, Ive had cous cous and broiled fish And a head of lettuce in an empty dish But, nothing really seemed to hit the spot So, I thought that it wouldnt hurt To have a pint of ice cream for dessert Mixed with chocolate syrup in a great big pot VERSE 4 Now, if I was born to eat like a rabbit Youd think by now Id be in the habit But theres still too much good stuff left to try Oh, Ill eat my carrots and Ill eat my spinach But, I guarantee you when Im finished Ill treat myself to a Boston cream-filled pie CHORUS Cut the calories, reduce the fat Dont eat this and dont eat that Got the delectable, delirious Good nutrition blues VERSE 5 The doctor said I oughta eat more fruit So, I thought to myself, what a hoot I know just exactly where Ill start The next morning at breakfast time As soon as I heard that chow bell chime I had a strawberry shake and a frosted fruit pop tart VERSE 6 I was bout to bust down the doctors door When I couldnt take it any more Then a brilliant idea came to mind Take a pound of bacon and a pound of cheese A jar of peanut butter (low-fat, please) And stuff it in an empty watermelon rind (what a healthy treat) CHORUS Cut the calories, reduce the fat Dont eat this and dont eat that Got the delectable, delirious Good nutrition blues

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