In “real“ FAWM, I probably would not share a #parody, unless it was for a very specific reason. But this parody is a direct result of my joining FAWM — if I had not joined, I would not have discovered #filk music, and I would not have been invited to be the New Voices songwriting guest at the Ohio Valley Filk Festival (OVFF) last year.

I had so much fun, and I was also mesmerized by the trippy carpets that abounded in the hotel where the festival happened. I wrote the lyrics to this parody while waiting for my outgoing flight but had yet to add the chords and record a demo — until today.

My photo compilation of the carpets is at the end of the video.

#ukulele #uke #girlwithukulele #girlwithukulele

I like to roam...yes, yes Room to room, away from home Ev’ry rug another Eldritch design Any shape from dreams is fine

Mad swirls, flat pile -- flowers do not grow this wild

CHORUS: Well, I don't know which one’s the best Why don't you come with me for a stroll On a hotel carpet quest I don't know which one’s the worst Why don't we rank them last to first There’s a chance our eyes won’t burst

Close your eyes, friend Look inside, friend Let the scribbles cleanse your brain

On warp and weft we sang and played And, oh, I wished that I could stay Alongside friends I made this year But someone come and take these rugs away

I looked around -- at least six fever dreams I found

CHORUS

Close your eyes, friend Look inside, friend Let the scribbles cleanse your brain

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