Biography:
Sheldon Alan "Shel" Silverstein (25th September 1930 – 10th May 1999) was an American poet, songwriter, musician, composer, cartoonist, screenwriter, and author of children's books.
Silverstein's passion for music was clear early on as he studied for a while at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. As a songwriter, Silverstein kept a low profile but cast a long shadow. He tended to shun publicity and even photographers.
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From: [email protected] (Phil Bearce)
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1992 21:35:41 GMT
Subject: CHORDS: Boa Constrictor Song
Here's one I play for my kids every so often, they love to burp on the
ending.
The Boa Constrictor Song
by Shel Silverstein
G
I'm being swallered by a Boa Constrictor
C
a Boa Constrictor
G
a Boa Constrictor
G
I'm being swallered by a Boa Constrictor
C D G
and I don't - Like snakes - one bit!
G D G
Oh no, he swallered my toe.
G D G
Oh gee, he swallered my knee.
G D G
Oh fiddle, he swallered my middle.
G D G
Oh what a pest, he swallered my chest.
G D G
Oh heck, he swallered my neck.
G D (mute the strings)
Oh, dread, he swallered my ---------- (BURP)
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the#
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.#
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From: [email protected] (Phil Bearce)
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1992 21:35:41 GMT
Subject: CHORDS: Boa Constrictor Song
Here's one I play for my kids every so often, they love to burp on the
ending.
The Boa Constrictor Song
by Shel Silverstein
G
I'm being swallered by a Boa Constrictor
C
a Boa Constrictor
G
a Boa Constrictor
G
I'm being swallered by a Boa Constrictor
C D G
and I don't - Like snakes - one bit!
G D G
Oh no, he swallered my toe.
G D G
Oh gee, he swallered my knee.
G D G
Oh fiddle, he swallered my middle.
G D G
Oh what a pest, he swallered my chest.
G D G
Oh heck, he swallered my neck.
G D (mute the strings)
Oh, dread, he swallered my ---------- (BURP)
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