I'D RATHER SING A SONG
Words and Music by Alan Chapman

My father is a doctor.
My mother is a doctor.
Guess what they wanted me to be.
But instead of pre-med,
Music filled my head.
And why it did is very plain to see.

I'd rather sing a song than do a frozen section.
I'd rather sing a song than give a shot of Demerol.
I'd rather sing a song than treat a lingering infection.
I'd rather be on stage than be on call.

I'd rather sing a song than do a catheterization.
I'd rather sing a song than ask "Where does it hurt?"
I'd sooner croon a tune than see a bowel inflammation
And go home with someone's caca on my shirt.

My chosen profession
Is insecure, that's true.
But if someone doesn't like the way I sing,
At least I know he isn't gonna sue.

I'd rather sing a song than do a mammary reduction.
Doctors make more money, but I don't give a damn.
If I've got Gershwin and Kern, why should I learn liposuction?
I guess that's just the way I am.
Yes, I'd rather sing a song,
Rather sing a song,
Rather sing a song,
Rather sing a song
Than give a proctological exam.

©1991 by Alan Chapman
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