# I've seen fire and I've seen rain 2 (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [June 23, 2020, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254 "2020-06-23T04:29:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 102
**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2022 "2021-12-18T00:52:04Z")
The weather started getting rough, The tiny ship was tossed. If not for the courage of the fearless crew The _MInnow_ would be lost. _The Ballad of Gilligan’s Island_ – The Wellingtons _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2023 "2021-12-18T00:55:21Z")
I don’t like walking around this old and empty house _So hold my hand, I’ll walk with you my dear_ The stairs creak as I sleep It’s keeping me awake _It’s the house telling you to close your eyes_ And some days I can’t even dress myself _It’s killing me to see you this way_ 'Cause though the truth may vary This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore “LIttle Talks,” Of Monsters and Men ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2021, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2024 "2021-12-18T03:26:48Z")
Everybody listen to me And return me my ship I’m your captain, I’m your captain Though I’m feeling mighty sick ---
**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2021, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2025 "2021-12-18T07:28:13Z")
John Henry told his captain, ‘A man ain’t nothin’ but a man. But before I let your steam drill beat me down I’d die with a hammer in my hand, Lord, Lord I’d die with a hammer in my hand.’ _The Ballad of John Henry_ – Traditional; these lyrics attributed to Pete Seeger _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2021, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2026 "2021-12-18T12:20:29Z")
I’m a steamroller baby I’m 'bout to roll all over you I’m a steamroller baby I’m 'bout to roll all over you I’m gonna inject your soul With some sweet rock ‘n’ roll I’m a cement mixer A churning urn of burning funk I’m a cement mixer A churning urn of burning funk I’m a demolition derby A hefty hunk, steaming junk _Elvis_ ---
**Author:** ![its\_the\_daddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/bb73d2/32.png) [@its\_the\_daddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/its_the_daddy)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2021, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2027 "2021-12-18T17:17:40Z")
Well, you know I need a steam shovel mama to keep away the dead I need a dump truck mama to unload my head She brings me everything and more, and just like I said Well, if I go down dyin’, you know she bound to put a blanket on my bed. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2028 "2021-12-18T18:53:15Z")
Santa’s comin’ in a pickup Instead of his trusty sleigh He’ll have a truck instead of reindeer To carry him on his way 'Cause the weatherman had some problems He couldn’t get snow you see Santa’s gonna come in a pickup truck When he visits you and me ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2029 "2021-12-18T20:04:45Z")
Walk on your tiptoes Don’t try “No-Doz” Better stay away from those That carry around a fire hose Keep a clean nose Watch the plain clothes You don’t need a weatherman To know which way the wind blows “Subterranean Homesick Blues,” Bob Dylan ---
**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2021, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2030 "2021-12-18T20:49:59Z")
Teacher don’t you fill me up with your rules Everybody knows that smokin’ ain’t allowed in schoo ---
**Author:** ![Quondam\_Mechanic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quondam_mechanic/32/3404_2.png) [@Quondam\_Mechanic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quondam_Mechanic)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2031 "2021-12-19T02:20:25Z")
We don’t need no education We dont need no thought control No dark sarcasm in the classroom Teachers leave them kids alone Hey! Teachers! Leave them kids alone! ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2032 "2021-12-19T15:07:43Z")
Young teacher, the subject Of schoolgirl fantasy She wants him so badly Knows what she wants to be ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2033 "2021-12-19T16:17:30Z")
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait For School to start again… ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2034 "2021-12-19T16:18:45Z")
Whatever happened to all this season’s Losers of the year Every time I got to thinking Where’d they disappear? But when I woke up, Mom and Dad Are rolling on the couch Rolling numbers, rock and rollin’ Got my KISS records out ---
**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2035 "2021-12-19T17:45:55Z")
Well, now momma, poppa told me: “Son, you better watch your step.” If I knew my momma, poppa, have to watch my dad myself. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2021, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2036 "2021-12-19T20:22:51Z")
I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe last night… ---
**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2021, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2037 "2021-12-20T18:51:01Z")
Kiss me underneath the mistletoe (kiss me underneath the mistletoe) Show me, baby, that you love me so-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh (oh, oh, oh, yeah ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2021, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2038 "2021-12-21T13:05:16Z")
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing A ring, I don’t mean on the phone Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight Hurry down the chimney tonight Hurry, tonight ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2021, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2039 "2021-12-22T12:50:35Z")
Santa Claus got stuck in my chimney Stuck in my chimney, stuck in the chimney Santa Claus got stuck in my chimney When he came last year ---
**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2021, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2040 "2021-12-22T19:45:12Z")
Santa’s on his way It’ll soon be Christmas day I think he crashed his sleigh He’s drinking special brew! Cans are on the floor Right now he’s drinking more Well, Santa broke the law He’s drinking special brew! ---
**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2021, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/2041 "2021-12-23T03:02:04Z")
But Santa refused to take the breath-a-lizer test. “In that case buddy…, you’re under arrest…!” They frisked him where he landed on that little housetop; Found a miniature bottle of Peppermint Schnapps. Santa got a DWI For weaving around in the sky. Believe me, I wouldn’t lie! Oh…, Santa got a DWI _Santa Got a D.W.I._ – Sherwin Linton _ **-“BB”-** _ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=101) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=103)