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I found out through a themed crossword that Dolly Parton wrote
"Vaccine" to the tune of her "Jolene" for the occasion of getting her
first Covid shot. It was just the chorus, and I've written verses for
it.

I couldn't find a reasonable midi of the song, so my scansion might
be more off than usual.

Title: Vaccine
ttto: Jolene by Dolly Parton

(Chorus - written by Dolly Parton - see <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7219bxLu6Q>)
Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine
I'm begging of you, please don't hesitate.
Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine
Because once you're dead, that's a bit too late

I want you healthy all your days
And long life that good health conveys
You know that bits of help do not demean
The shot you get will give the might
Your body needs to help you fight
Diseases that are lessened by vaccine

Covid, measles, mumps, and more
You can't keep them outside your door
Your health is threatened when they make the scene
These vaccines, timely, can compel
Your body to withstand them well
So when it's time, please go get your vaccine

(chorus)

So please do not believe the lies
Your getting it shows you are wise
You're better than that libertine, Jolene
Your body will be glad that you
Took fifteen minutes going to
The pharmacy to get you that vaccine

(chorus)

My lyrics copyright 2026 by Arthur Tansky. License granted for
non-commercial, non-political archiving and performance as long as:
1. copyright notice is maintained, and
2. no money changes hands.
--
Arthur T. - ar23hur "at" pobox "dot" com

Guessing a lyricist's opinions from his songs is as futile as
guessing an author's opinions from his novels.

Last one out, turn off the lights.
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On 8/28/26 20:33, Arthur T. wrote:

I found out through a themed crossword that Dolly Parton wrote
"Vaccine" to the tune of her "Jolene" for the occasion of getting her
first Covid shot. It was just the chorus, and I've written verses for
it.

I printed out a few copies and took it to a housefilk yesterday. It got
an enthusiastic reception. Thanks!
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In Message-ID:<11727jj$o5kl$1@dont-email.me>,
Rich Brown <rabbdi@freemars.org> wrote:

On 8/28/26 20:33, Arthur T. wrote:

I found out through a themed crossword that Dolly Parton wrote
"Vaccine" to the tune of her "Jolene" for the occasion of getting her
first Covid shot. It was just the chorus, and I've written verses for
it.

I printed out a few copies and took it to a housefilk yesterday. It got
an enthusiastic reception. Thanks!

I'm glad you and they liked it.
--
Arthur T.
Last one out, turn off the lights.
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Arthur T. <arthur@munged.invalid> writes:

Title: Vaccine
ttto: Jolene by Dolly Parton

Nice! Here's one from reddit, same title, ttto "Cocaine" by JJ Cale:

If you want to survive, you've got to stay alive, vaccine.
It's a shot in the arm to protect you from harm, vaccine.
You won't die, you won't die, you won't die, vaccine.

It was ironic because Eric Clapton made "Cocaine" famous and he was
anti-vax.
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Paul Rubin <no.email@nospam.invalid> wrote:

Arthur T. <arthur@munged.invalid> writes:

Title: Vaccine
ttto: Jolene by Dolly Parton

Nice! Here's one from reddit, same title, ttto "Cocaine" by JJ Cale:

If you want to survive, you've got to stay alive, vaccine.
It's a shot in the arm to protect you from harm, vaccine.
You won't die, you won't die, you won't die, vaccine.

It was ironic because Eric Clapton made "Cocaine" famous and he was
anti-vax.

If it's not 36 bits, you're not playing with a full DEC.
--scott
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