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My Lyrical Versifications

Posted on January 21, 2026January 28, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

Song parodies, adaptations, and other lyrical mischief.


Sweeter Than Wine

Well, when I was a young man, I’d never been kissed

I got to thinking it over, how much I had missed.

So when I met Michelle, I gave her a kiss, and then.
Oh Lord, I kissed her again.

Because she had kisses sweeter than wine. She had, mm-mm kisses sweeter than wine.

I asked her to marry and be my sweet wife; I told her we’d be happy for the rest of our life. 

I begged and I pleaded (even beat pac-man) and then… Oh Lord, she gave me her hand.

Because she had kisses sweeter than wine. She had, mm-mm kisses sweeter than wine.

We worked mighty hard both me and my wife. We worked hand in hand to have a good life. 

We laughed and we played and FELT ALIVE, and then…Oh Lord, a party of five!

Because she had kisses sweeter than wine, she had, mm-mm kisses sweeter than wine.

We have a good life without too much strife. We often head out to enjoy the nightlife.

The North Mountain Inn is where we hang out because. Oh, Lord! It’s really far out.

Kisses are sweeter than wine. She has, mm-mmm, kisses sweeter than wine.

Now we are old and ready to go. Thinking about what happened a long time ago.

We had our share of trouble and pain, but… Oh Lord, I’d do it all again.

Because she had kisses sweeter than wine, she got, mm-mm kisses sweeter than wine.


‘Chelle (Mame)

To the tune of “Mame” from Hello Dolly

Verse 1

2      2       2     2        2        2   1  2      3       4   1

You coax the blues right out of the horn, Chelle

3      3         3     3       3       3        2  3     4        7   2                  

You charm the husk right off of the corn, Chelle

8           8     8    8   8     8        7   8     7     4       5  5   7       4      5     5      7

You’ve got my canjo strummin’ and plunkin’ out a tune to beat the band.

 5     5  5     5    5     5   4     5    4        2        2  3      4     2    2      3       4

You got me going since you drove topless in our old Trans-AM.

Verse 2

 2      2      2     2    2  2    1   2    3       4  1

You put the fire into the ball, Chelle

  3      3     3     3     3     3   2  3   4      7    2                  

You give my old-time spirit a kick, Chelle

8       8        8   8  8  8 7 8    7   4    5    5      7     4   5     5       7

You make my sexuality shudder at the mention of your name.

5            5       5     5      5  5   4   5,    7         7    7   7    7      7     5    7  

You’ve made me feel alive again, you’ve given me the drive again,

9   9        9  9        9   9    8   9    8

to make it home alive again, Chelle

Verse 3

You put the sunshine into the sun, Chelle

You go to work and make it all fun, Chelle

Your hands are worn from workin’, there’s a rebel in your manner and your soul.

You may be from New Jersey, but Apalacia never had a sweeter doe.

Verse 4

You helped me raise a family of three, Chelle

You made it look so easy to me, Chelle

You came, you saw, you conquered, and absolutely nothing is the same.

Your special fascination’ll prove to be inspirational, 

We think you’re just sensational, Chelle! 

Doug Bayliss

9/24/23 for our 40th Anniversary


My Own Wooden Mug

When we go out for the evening

It’s up to The North Mountain Inn

My wife? She’ll order a Coors Lite

She knows that the mountains are blue

For me, I’ll order a Lager

It comes in my own wooden mug

The barkeep treats me so special

It’s no wonder I’m feelin’ so smug.

Sing-a-long:

Lord, it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way

 I can’t wait to look in the mirror, I get better looking each day

 To know me is to love me. I must be a hell of a man,

 lord, it’s hard to be humble, I’m doing the best that I can


Two Cups of Coffee

Chorus I

Two cups of coffee and a bong hit,

That’s how I start my day.

Two cups of coffee and a bong hit, 

It’s the only way.

I’ve places to go and people to see

But most of the time, I just watch TV

Two cups of coffee and a bong hit

And I am on my way!

Chorus II

Two cups of coffee and a bong hit,

That’s how I start my day.

Two cups of coffee and a bong hit, 

It’s the only way.

I finish my chores, and I write my books

I take a look around with a fresh outlook

Two cups of coffee and a bong hit

And I am on my way!

Chorus III

Two cups of coffee and a bong hit,

That’s how I start my day.

Two cups of coffee and a bong hit, 

It’s the only way.

It makes me happy when I feel blue.

I write these songs and sing them for you

Two cups of coffee and a bong hit

And I am on my way!


I Gott’a Pee Right Now

I gotta pee, I gotta pee, I gotta pee right now

I gotta pee, I gotta pee, I gotta pee right now

I gotta pee, I gotta pee, I gotta pee right now

So get out of my fuckin’ way!

If I don’t get to the bathroom now, I might just have to use a mop

If I don’t get to the bathroom now, you might just want to throw me out

If I don’t get to the bathroom now, I just might have an accident

If I don’t get to the bathroom now, it’ll be my final sacrament!

It would be nice to stop and reminisce

About the time in my life without a urologist!

I gotta pee, I gotta pee, I gotta pee right now

I gotta pee, I gotta pee, I gotta pee right now

I gotta pee, I gotta pee, I gotta pee right now

So get out of my fuckin’ way

It can blow your mind, destroy your confidence

When you spring a leak, when you’re tryin’ to dance

It can blow your mind, ruin your confidence

When you stand up and piss your pants!

I gotta pee, I gotta pee, I gotta pee right now

I gotta pee, I gotta pee, I gotta pee right now

I gotta pee, I gotta pee, I gotta pee right now

So get out… of my *uckin’ way!


Michelle With Two Ls

Gonna’ tell you a story

About a girl named Michelle

You can bet your life

Her name has two Ls

The first L’s for love

From heaven above

The second L’s legendary! 

She’s the girl I married.

A long time ago
And she’s still my rainbow-oh!


To the tune of What’s Up by the 4 Non Blondes. The song is quietly becoming a cult favorite!

What’s Up North Mountain?

All these years, and here we are

Having a drink at our favorite bar

The North Mountain Inn

It doesn’t take long to realize

The beer is still cold, and the food is still hot

AMEN! And the staff is amazing.

They’ve got Beam Me Up Scotty’s and Jager Bombs.

Lemon drops and sweet Duck Farts, oh yeah 

And Slippery Nipples

Someone will call for their favorite shot

It tastes really good. We drink it a lot

We used to scream from the top of our lungs, Fireball!

And I said yeah yeah yeah, I said yeah yeah yeah, I said yeah. Fireball!

And I said yeah yeah yeah, I said raise a glass… for Chubbediah!

That’s right, the first Toast of this song still goes to our old friend Chub.

May he rest in peace

And now, he lives on with the Chubbediah Music Grant for local artists. 

Please talk to your bartender about applying or making a donation.

Okay, listen up. This next part’s important.

Because the staff, oh my God, the staff

They bust their fucking ass 

At the North Mountain Inn

So reward the bartender and the kitchen staff

Reward them with your hard-earned cash

For their contribution

Because they’ve got Beam Me Up Scotty’s and Jager Bombs

Lemon drops and sweet Duck Farts, oh yeah, you should try one

And buttery nipples

You know someone’ll call for their favorite shot, it tastes really good, and we drink it a lot.

 We used to scream from the top of our lungs, Fireball!

 And I said yeah, yeah, yeah, raise a glass to all our departed family and friends (there’s been too many).

 And I said yeah, yeah, yeah, raise a glass, and toast your friends!

 And I said, yeah, yeah, yeah, raise a glass, to The North Mountain Inn!

 And I said, yeah, yeah, yeah, raise a glass for tonight’s host! Whoever you are!

Spoken: Well, friends, that’s another Funday Sunday in the books. Thank you so much. Please drink responsibly.

All these years, here we are, having a drink at our favorite bar…

The North Mountain Inn.


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