Song Parodies -> "I'm Not Neglecting"

Original Song Title:

"I Can't Get Started"

Original Performer:

Rod Stewart (Standard)

Parody Song Title:

"I'm Not Neglecting"

Parody Written by:

Old Man Ribber

The Lyrics

As mentioned in the song, I am retiring as of October 1. My school system in the meantime is using me a roving substitute teacher until my thirty-six days are completed. It is a different type of work for me, and the result is that I'm letting my offerings here slip. ;D

I'm back to school, but in different ways
I can retire after thirty-six days
So in the meantime I'm subbing
Please don't think I'm snubbing
This site

No longer working my fine school band
Each day I wonder what they have planned
But there's no way of projecting
I feel I'm neglecting
"a-right"

I'm just tired out
Too - frazzled to write a spoof
Don't - think I've become aloof
Look - here is the final proof
Missed submissons again tonight!

I ask all my friends - please excuse me
If I'm writing much less frequently
'Though sub work is tiring
I still have my wiring
Wound tight

(Instrumental break to bridge)

Worn down by school
These - jobs and humor won't mix
I'm - losing my metric tricks
I - need a parody fix
To keep my wit pithy and light

But when October comes, I'll be back
I'll be the same crazy lovable hack
I'll bring my "A - Game" to play
I'll try three songs a day!
Delight!

Previous Parody Added to the Site | Next Parody Added to the Site

Your Vote & Comment Counts

The parody authors spend a lot of time writing parodies for the website and they appreciate feedback in the form of votes and comments. Please take some time to leave a comment below about this parody.

User Comments

Comments are subject to review, and can be removed by the administration of the site at any time and for any reason.

Mark Scotti - August 14, 2009 - Report this comment

Gonna miss that wit until then! This was my 'school' entry; http://www.amiright.com/parody/80s/theromantics14.shtml Enjoy...

Mark Scotti - August 14, 2009 - Report this comment

Gotta great video of it too at; http://www.amiright.com/performances/items/performances_1248020242.shtml

John Barry - August 14, 2009 - Report this comment

Keep 'em comin'.

Andria - August 14, 2009 - Report this comment

You mean you're retiring from AmIRight? I certainly hope not! But if you're retiring from employment, congratulations. Great parody, and 5s to you.

Fiddlegirl - August 14, 2009 - Report this comment

Congratulations on your retirement, Professor! Enjoy your legacy, successes, and memories... then enjoy no more detention slips, forged practice records, parent calls, lunch/am/pm duty rosters, test monitoring, faculty meetings, prof. dev. workshops, etc, etc, etc...! :D

Christie Marie M - August 14, 2009 - Report this comment

Congrats on your retirement, OMR! I echo Andria: Hope you're not retiring from AIR! I also hope you don't neglect those 555's I'm giving you!

AFW - August 15, 2009 - Report this comment

Writing about writing is always good

The author of the parody has authorized comments, and wants YOUR feedback.

Link To This Page

The address of this page is: http://www.amiright.com/parody/misc/rodstewartstandard0.shtml For help, see the examples of how to link to this page.

[an error occurred while processing this directive]