Built a Ship Upon a Whim

Parody of "Candle in the Wind" by Elton John
References: Genesis 6
Parody Lyrics by Randall Hyde

It was Noah's dream
Though I never believed at all
You had so much faith in God
Though others thought this flawed
They're paid to do your wood work
Even though they thought you insane
"Noah's Folly" they would smirk
And treat you with disdain

And it seems to me you spent your life
to build a ship just on a whim
Well you knew who to turn to
When the rain set in
Yes, it was quite amazing,
a big floating zoo
I wish that I had trusted God
And been in there with you

Though the seas were rough,
In there over one year you stayed
God created a world-wide flood
That's how man's sins were paid
When you disembarked
God, He set the sky aglow
He gave you His covenent
His promise, the rainbow

And it seems to me you spent your life
to build a ship just on a whim
Well you knew who to turn to
When the rain set in
Yes, it was quite amazing,
a big floating zoo
I wish that I had trusted God
And been in there with you

Goodbye Noah's team
From the young man who helped build your boat
If you will not let me in
At least toss me a float!
Wish that I'd listened
It's obvious you knew all along
The end was coming soon
And God would right the wrongs

And it seems to me you spent your life
to build a ship just on a whim
Well you knew who to turn to
When the rain set in
Yes, it was quite amazing,
a big floating zoo
I wish that I had trusted God
And been in there with you

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