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Brad Moon Falling

This parody (written by Greg Crowther) is sung to the tune of "Bad Moon Rising" (written by John Fogerty and performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival).


Context

Brad Moon, a former labmate of mine, studies the mechanics and energetics of rattlesnake tailshaker muscles. This work is not without its occupational hazards, of course, and the following song describes a worst-case scenario. (By the way, Brad, I hope this never happens to you....)

Jargon advisory: antivenin is "a proteinaceous material used in the treatment of poisoning by animal venom" (according to Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary).


Lyrics

I see Brad Moon a-falling.
I see him backing toward the wall.
I see an injury most galling.
Looks like he's gotten in a brawl.

CHORUS:
Don't go through the door;
The snakes are back at war.
There lies Brad Moon on the floor.

I hear the rattles all a-shaking.
I see the fang marks on his skin.
I hear each labored breath he's taking.
I hear him calling for his kin.

CHORUS

I hope we've got some antivenin.
I hope the treatment will be prompt.
He'll go the way of John Lennon
Unless this bleeding can be stopped.

CHORUS

REPEAT  CHORUS