Yes, we are hooked on PBS’ Masterpiece Classic “Downton Abbey.” As Natalie wrote in one of her Applewood Quarterlies: “Admittedly, this show has nothing to do with what we are studying, but it is so truly enjoyable that I can’t help but include it. It takes place in 1912 and follows the various dramas that ensue over the heir to Downton.”
We decided to try our hand at song-writing about this wondrous series. So, to the tune of “Downtown,” our “rough” performance is at: http://youtu.be/2k-OaaEh31g and the lyrics follow.
DOWNTON DITTY
The Crawley Family had a trio of daughters, but they had no son. Downton.
The heir was a lawyer, a no one from nowhere. Could a marriage come? Downton.
The lawyer came to visit and a hunk he proved to be. Mamma was ecstatic, but Mary won’t agree. Who’s gonna win?
Dowager Countess always bugs out her eyes, stabs with her cane and cuts her peeps down to size.
Downton, nothing goes right for long. Downton, all love affairs go wrong. Downton, everyone’s looking for love.
Anna and Mr. Bates fall deeply in love, but greedy wife comes in. Downton.
Edith gets vicious, tries to ruin her sis, but Mary gets revenge. Downton.
Carson’s tough; O’Brien’s mean; Pamook is dead and gone. Sybil gets political and Matthew is a pawn. How will this end?
Dowager Countess always bugs out her eyes, stabs with her cane and cuts her peeps down to size.
Downton, nothing goes right for long. Downton, all love affairs go wrong. Downton, everyone watch Season Two.