Anything But Coal

by One Big Owl

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Mark challenged Garreth (Joy Of Painting) to change his song, "No Bones," into a holiday carol, "Snow Bones." Upon completion of his new song, Garreth then UPPED THE ANTE with a challenge for Mark. The resulting tune is "Anything But Coal," a title Mark spitefully stole from Garreth.
Merry Christmas

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When the morning comes
before the sun
will you unwrap your gifts with me?
I hid a special box I got for you
behind the christmas tree

You got a bunny suit
from your old aunt pat
a brand new football from your dad
but there was no BB gun to be had

On your face, I read your thoughts
Santa must have forgot
Then I point you to something a spot
A tall and narrow box

You cocked the lever back
your face aglow
you placed a target in the snow
you pulled the trigger and before you know

you shot your own eye out
you shot your own eye out

OOOooo oooo oooo
Be sure to drink your ovaltine
OOOooo oooo oooo

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released December 24, 2011

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