March of the guinea pigs (Too Many Guinea Pigs sketch)
by @timfatchenMod · @ponygal1961
Liner Notes
(Alt. title: March of the Guinea Pigs)
#folk #folksy #pets Tim sez: this turned out only a sketch as when I sat at the keyboard I discovered I could use but one (1) finger on the RH without bleeding (or screaming). I'll do more with this later. My earlier comment ot @ponygal1961 remains valid:" Pigs is pigs. Only have yourself to blame. Cuteness is a trap." EDIT 7 March 2025 The last scab on the damaged hands is about to drop off.
Lyrics
TOO MANY GUINEA PIGS (MARCH OF THE GUINEA PIGS) Lyrics Copyright © 2025 Sarah Terrien Robertson Music Copyright © 2025 TJ Fatchen All Rights Reserved APRA-AMCOS
I've got too many guinea pigs It start out with two then three That turned to five, eight and more Dammit now there's twenty four
Some are little Some are big There's just far too many Guinea pigs
I have beige and red and black Someday I'll get my sanity back
They're darling pets They really are As long as you don't go too far
I have a job And a home to keep Hell, who needs to sleep?
I've got too many guinea pigs It start out with two then three That turned to five, eight and more Dammit now there's twenty four
They're a lot of fun When there's just a few But then you get into rescue
Where did all these critters even come from? I think they showed up 'cuz I'm dumb
Ta dum dum dumb
Ya, I've got too many guinea pigs It start out with two then three That turned to five, eight and more Dammit now there's twenty four
Comments
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This is exactly the right kind of weird. 😍
All of the individual choices perfectly serve the whole. Amazing construction.
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Ask you Peruvian friends over! Young masonry Tim of the one finger rides again!
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Had to listen to this when I saw the title, a little levity needed! Hope your finger ails heal!
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Love the hard panned Guinea pig ear massage, just the perfect balance of angst and cuteness to suit this story. Great collaboration!
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Really loving the guinea pig chant in each ear. The flip side of trying to save ALL THE ANIMALS. You made me smile for sure.
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Absolutely love it. I'll no doubt play it daily to soothe my soul until, eventually, someday, there are fewer than 24. Thanks for the collaboration, Tim!! (Especially considering the pain of creation. Ouch).
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As a keeper of guinea pigs this really made me giggle! Such humble funny little creatures. Thanks for the joy of this.
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Only one finger on the right to play with? That sounds painful, but it still turned out cute. Love the background vocals!
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your vocals are rife with stampeding guinea pigs. Peruvians lov to eat them after splitting them open and stretching them into crucifixion postures. i guess eating them is one way to minimize their reproduction. anyway, i quite enjoyed this brief romp.
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This this is delightful and fun! I like the drone GP vocals in the background. The da da da dumbs were a fun surprise. The most I have had at one time was 4. 24 sounds like a bit too many even for me, who loves those critters! Quirky and fun and well played!