60 Ways to Visit Your Parks
Here are the re-imagined lyrics to the song. In the original tune, Paul Simon only mentioned 5 ways to leave your lover;
I have provided many times more Ways for National Parks. If you mouse-over on certain lyrics, you will find foot-notes associated with them.
“The problem is all inside your head,” she said to me
“The answer is easy if you take it logically
You shouldn't struggle 'cause you only need to see
There must be Sixty Ways to See Your Parklands.”
She said, “It's really not my habit to advise,
Furthermore, I hope that my words will not come as a surprise
I hope you'll understand well before you reach sunrise
There must be Sixty Ways to See Your Parklands
Sixty Ways for National Parks.
Just slip on a pack, Jack
Hop off that span, Stan
Stay away from that grizz, Liz
Pay attention to me
Catch the Red Bus, Gus
Don't make no big fuss
Just cruise on the bay, Kay
I know you'll agree
Ride your own horse, Doris/Boris
There's a raft to inflate, Kate
Get on the dog sled, Ted
Just hear my plea
Go climb that hill, Bill
You will have a new thrill
Now greet the new day, Ray
while you look o'er the sea
She said, “The parks are special lands which we have set aside
A refuge for our wildlife in which we can take pride
But they are wild lands, with risks we must abide
when we explore Sixty Ways to See Your Parklands
Sixty Ways for National Parks.
Stay on the trail, Gail
Swim safe in the lake, Jake
Stay away from that cliff, Biff
Of hazards, beware
Come visit at dusk, Russ
Watch out for that cactus!
Don't get a flat, Pat
You'd better take care
Watch the whales blow, Moe
Spy on that moose, Bruce
See colorful fish, Trish
The animals wait
But they are feral, Cheryl/Carol
Ignore them at your peril
That bear’s not a toy, Roy
Don't tempt your fate
She said, “It grieves me much to see you struggle so
The National Parks are calling and you really ache to go."
I said, “I appreciate that, now could you repeat - slow -
About the Sixty Ways?”
She said, “Why don't we both just work on it tonight,
I believe if we send emails, your adventure will take flight.”
and then she told me how my path will soon be burning bright
There must be Sixty Ways to See Your Parklands
Sixty Ways for National Parks.
Just pedal that bike, Mike
Rise with hot air, Claire
Bask in the green, Jean
Surely you can now see
Clean up with the crew, Sue
It's bound to reward you
Tack with the breeze, Louise
Imagination runs free
Time to get ready, Betty
Give it a shot, Scott
You need a new start, Bart
Just listen to me
Show what you can achieve, Steve
If only you believe
Feel your peace grow, Joe
You have set yourself free.
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