I GOT...Youuu Baaaaaaabe

 

The 444th greatest song of all time, according to Rolling Stone magazine, is Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe." After having heard it incessantly during the annual watching of Groundhog Day (still don't understand why they didn't use "The Beat Goes On"), I thought the lyrics could stand a little touching up, considering the passing years and the current climate.

They say we're old; don't have a clue

And Covid's so much worse than just the flu

Well I don't know if they've got it right

My aches and fever keep me up all night

Babe

I got flu babe

I got flu babe

They say cooking is just a waste

Before it's through, I'll lose my sense of taste

I guess that's so if that's what I've got

But at least I'm sure to stay close to the pot

Babe

I got flu babe

I got flu babe

I got fever in my head

I need help to leave my bed

And when I'm sad, you're a clown

But when I eat, I can't keep it down

Don't let them say my life is done

I've lived through worse, like the blizzard of '91

Rode bikes with no helmet, drank from a hose

I won't be stopped by just a runny nose

Babe

I got flu babe

I got flu babe

I got you to hold my hand

Plus this cane to help me stand

I got you to walk with me

Speak up when you talk with me

I got you to kiss goodnight

Even though I've lost my sight

I got you, I won't let go

Only you could walk this slow

I got you babe