I Feel Giddy - My Homage to Caffeine

The Broadway Musical Series Contines

Donna Cavanagh
Okay, last week I parodied the Sound of Music. It was a spontaneous thing, but apparently, I hit a nerve with the Broadway musical lovers. So, due to requests, today is "West Side Story" Day. I love this musical. The lyrics below should be sung to the tune of "I Feel Pretty".

If you remember, this song is sung in the scene that takes place in the bridal shop where Maria, Anita and their other friends work, so it would be best if you had several friends or co-workers around you to sing the repeat stuff and harmonies. Anything in parentheses is where you need the extra people singing with you. Anyway, this is dedicated to my love of my morning caffeine. Enjoy!

I feel giddy
Oh, so giddy
The caffeine has made me this way
I am giddy
Only coffee lets me face the day

I feel lively,
Oh, so lively
It's alarming how lively I feel
And I pity
Those who think decaf coffee is real

Look at the Latte in that Starbucks there (what Starbucks? where?)
What exotic flavor is there today?
Such an enticing name
A little added whipped cream
And I'm ready
And I'm on my way!
(on my way, on my way)

I feel jumpy
Oh, so jumpy
So jittery and jumpy and fine
Toss in a doughnut -- or a cruller
And I'll be flying into work --- by nine!

Published by Donna Cavanagh

I like to make people laugh. My newest humor book "Reality: Fantasy's Evil Twin" is now available on Amazon. My other humor book "Life on the Off Ramp" and my poetry book "Poems for a Positive Day II" were...  View profile

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  • Carol Roach10/30/2010

    Donna you are something lol, I love it

  • Candice L. Collins10/30/2010

    love this! you're a riot Donna, thanks for the smiles ;)

  • Laura Everly10/29/2010

    Nice job...very cute. Laura Everly

  • Missy H.10/28/2010

    cute :)

  • Sandy James10/28/2010

    I'll have to watch this movie again.

  • L.A. Stewart10/28/2010

    I think a video with costumes and choreography should be done! (Or at least an evening at a karaoke bar ;-)

  • Cindy Tuttle10/27/2010

    This was great!! Loved it Donna.

    With Love,
    Cindy

  • Maria Roth10/27/2010

    Cuuuuute! I love it! And I love "Westside Story" despite the fact that people like to sing the "Maria" song to me. "Mariaaaaaaa. I just met a girl named...Mariaaaaaaa." But it's better than "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?" from Sound of Music (which I also adore). ;)

  • Fran Brockmyre10/27/2010

    Great job. Can't wait for the next one.

  • Bonnie Doss-Knight10/27/2010

    You likely missed your calling - perhaps you should write lyrics. I adore this one.

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