March | 2008 | Todd McHatton

3 Frank’s Space Prank

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A brand new “Song Of the Week”!

Frank’s Space Prank
Running in place – Caught up to find that you were floating in space – I’ve got to remind you that your cord is gonna come undone – Even if you’re having fun – Strange little place – Went where the computer said – Stayed here too long – The light is on and blinking red – Captain says to get on board – If your cord breaks you’re gonna soar – Away – So long – Floating away – Smile on your face – I saw through the visor – As you floated away hanging on the wires of the cord that had come undone – Drifted off into the sun – Away – So long – Floating away – Frank’s space prank – A rocket flashing through the sky – Coming in safe – Glad to see he’s alright but I wish he would’ve told someone – He’d gone and put a jet-pack on – Today

2 Bill Gets Up

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A brand new “Song Of the Week” … this is for William V. Hogsed, we just knew him as “Bill” …a very sweet man.

Here’s the lyrics:
Bill Get’s Up
‘Ole Bill gets up – Then Bill gets down – His juice is fresh – His toast is brown – He brings the bats a telescope – He brings the bunnies a jump-rope – He brings a whistle for the birds – ‘Cause they don’t know the words – He teaches them to play – But he can’t stay awake – So Bill gets up – And Bill gets down – His suit is pressed – His toast is brown – He brings the snake a pair of boots – For butterflies he brings parachutes – He brings the bears some books to read – It isn’t what they need – The hour’s getting late – They’ve got to hibernate – He brings his things to everyone – They don’t need things – But things are fun – He brings the bugs some kites to fly – They don’t know how or why – But Bill still helps them try – He’s just that kind of guy – And Bill gets up – Then Bill gets down – His juice is fresh – His toast is brown

3 Bugga Bugga Joe

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My family has been asking me to do something acoustic – so here it is – a simple little tune – but I like it.

Here’s the lyrics:
Bugga Bugga Joe
The sky is filled with pinholes – Flashlight is shining on – Black construction paper – Says the day is done – Bugga Bugga Joe is sittin’ in his room – Lookin’ at the paper moon – In the sky – Spendin’ his life like a little star – Starin’ at the lid on a jar – Wishin’ he could fly – The night is filled with strange dreams – Wrappin’ strings to keep him warm – Hangin’ from the paper – His wings are born – Bugga Bugga Joe is dancin’ to a tune – Flyin’ around in his room – In the morning light – All it’s gonna take is just a little twist – From the girl with the jar in her fist – And away he’ll fly

3 A New Comic From My Sketchbook

5 Heart On My Sleeve (Same Old Suit)

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This one is really different for me. It went through a lot of changes – from something completely wacky to the more straight version we have here.

A few words about “Grass Stained Twilight” – After much deliberation we chose the self-publishing route which has been great but limited our options. Originally there was going to be a 5 song cd included with the book. Now, it will be available separately as a full length cd – available here soon!

Here’s the “Heart On My Sleeve (Same Old Suit)” song lyrics:
I was afraid this might happen – Not the suit I should’ve worn – If I had made the right selection – I could’ve pulled the sleeve over my heart – Instead I went and put on the coat – Even though I knew the arms really weren’t very long – Inside I’d found – the note I’d wrote – Not to wear this again ’cause the pants had fit wrong – Tried to stay away from humiliation – Instead I stayed away from everyone – I was afraid this might happen – Not the suit I should’ve worn – If I
had made the right selection – I could’ve pulled the sleeve over my
heart – It would have meant having to do all those things that I said there was no time to get done – It would have meant having to dance in shoes I knew I loved but had never tried on – But without the slightest hesitation – I went and wore that same old suit for everyone – They point and say that I should’ve kept it on me – But the pockets in these pants are much too deep – I was afraid this might happen – Never thought they all might leave – Turns out I made the wrong selection – When I wore my heart on my sleeve