Pokemon Lyric Collection: Gens 2-6 plus Anime

by poketroubadour

Another collection of Pokemon-based lyrics, this time moving beyond the original generation of games to encompass the wider franchise. As before, new songs will be added at regular intervals until the collection is marked as 'Complete'.

6. 6 - Fortree City (RSE)

STORY/ SCENARIO: A man down on his luck seeks solace in the musical talents of his good friend, Joseph.

VARIATIONS: The final three bars of each verse (well/ Play that old sweet melody!) have been substantially changed to provide a proper ending. I will not describe these changes in detail, except to say that I envisage this song having a Broadway-style accompaniment with a big crescendo towards the end. Also, both verses are extended by 1 bar - i.e. from 16 to 17 - in length.

Joseph, all worldly thoughts dismay me -
Play me your clarinet!
Screw in a reed,
'Cause for one evening I need
All my misfortune to forget!
Some men take pleasure in an oboe -
No, Joe, that isn't me!
Send from the bell*
The tune I love so well:
Play that old sweet melody!

Scales and arpeggios so dreamy
Free me from worry's chains.
One little sigh,
And all my vanities die:
Only unfettered joy remains!
Your music makes me feel so splendid:
When did it fail to yet?
Pucker up, Joe -
Big breath, and off you go!
Play oh play,
Blow oh blow your clarinet!

*The end part of a clarinet is called the bell (cue sniggers).