By Diana Zipeto
Dr. Seuss (sung to the tune of Neil Young’s “Old Man“)
by Diana Zipeto
Dr. Seuss, when I look at your life
I want to be like you were
Dr. Seuss, when I look at your life
I want to be like you were
Dr. Seuss, your books are gold
You published at 26 years old
Now you have 600 million sold
Amazing but it’s true!!
Back then books were Dick and Jane
Your stories prob’ly seemed insane
Now you are a household name
We owe it all to you
(and a marketing genius somewhere who believed in you)
Chorus
Dr. Seuss, when I look at your life
I want to be like you
You wrote stories for kids
and then you drew them, too
I’ve been working on my books
and my aim is true
Dr. Seuss, your lessons last
Don’t cut down trees, don’t steal Christmas
Try new foods, wear tall striped hats
Stand up for the Whos
You wrote about green eggs and ham
and a cat who’s on the lam
Star-on machines = such a scam
Our world inspired you
Chorus
Dr. Seuss, when I look at your life
I want to be like you
You wrote stories for kids
and then you drew them too
I’ve been working on my books
and my aim is true
Dr. Seuss when I look at your life
I want to be like you were
Dr. Seuss, when I look at your life
I want to be like you were
Diana Zipeto is an illustrator and designer living in an energizing artist community in Lowell, MA. You can see her work at www.dianazipetoillustration.com. She has most recently illustrated books in the Olive and Max series published by Schoolwide, Inc.
Clever! I’m a big fan of Neil Young. 🙂
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Thanks, Marcia 😀 Me too. He’s amazing.
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This is so MUCH fun Diana!
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KIRSTI! Thanks 🙂 It was inspired by the fantastic performances at the NESCBWI conference Open Mic…
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From the heart of every writer! What a wonderful tribute.
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Susan, thank you. 🙂
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Wow! An ode to Dr. Suess and Neil Young all wrapped up in one sweet package! Awesome!
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Thanks Liz!!!!! 😀
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