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| + | {{song|writer=Bob Gibson|composer=|lyricist=|date=[[1957]]|source=''I Come for to Sing'' (album)|publisher=Melody Trails Inc; Unichappell Music Inc.}} |
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| − | '''To Morrow''' was used as the UK Spot in ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' [[Episode 105: Rita Moreno|Episode 105]]. In this number, the [[Jim Henson Muppet]] sings about how he wanted to go to Morrow, a town in Ohio. He is joined by the [[Jerry Nelson Muppet]] and the [[Frank Oz Muppet]]. |
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| + | "'''Tomorrow'''," also called "To Morrow," is a novelty song written and recorded by Bob Gibson, and further popularized by the Kingston Trio. |
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| − | The song plays on confusion between "to Morrow" and "tomorrow". Lyrics follow below: |
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| + | The song, which plays on confusion between "to Morrow" and "tomorrow," tells of a traveler who wants to go to Morrow, a town in [[Ohio]], and return tomorrow. The traveler is told that he has missed the train he wants and will have to stay in town for the night. A sample lyric is "You should have gone to Morrow yesterday and back today, for the train that goes to Morrow is a mile upon its way." |
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| − | To Morrow |
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| + | [[The Country Trio]], featuring [[Jim]] as the traveler and [[Jerry]] as the ticket clerk, sing "Tomorrow" as the [[UK Spots (The Muppet Show)|UK Spot]] on [[Episode 105: Rita Moreno|episode 105]] of ''[[The Muppet Show]]''. |
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| − | I started on a journey about a year ago |
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| − | To a little town called Morrow in the state of Ohio. |
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| − | I've never been much of a traveler, and I really didn't know |
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| − | That Morrow was the hardest place I'd ever try to go. |
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| − | So I went down to the station for my ticket and applied |
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| − | For tips regarding Morrow not expecting to be guyed. |
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| − | Said I, "My friend, I'd like to go to Morrow and return |
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| − | No later than tomorrow for I haven't time to burn." |
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| − | Said he to me, "Now let me see if I have heard you right. |
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| − | You'd like to go to Morrow and return tomorrow night. |
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| − | You should have gone to Morrow yesterday and back today |
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| − | For the train that goes to Morrow is a mile upon its way. |
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| − | If you had gone to Morrow yesterday now don't you see, |
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| − | You could have gone to Morrow and returned today at three |
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| − | For the train today to Morrow, if the schedule is right, |
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| − | Today it goes to Morrow and returns tomorrow night." |
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| − | Said I, "My friend, it seems to me you're talking through your hat. |
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| − | There is a town named Morrow on the line now tell me that." |
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| − | "There is," said he, "but take from me a quiet little tip. |
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| − | To go from here to Morrow is a fourteen hour trip. |
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| − | The train today to Morrow leaves today at eight thirty-five. |
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| − | At half-past ten tomorrow is the time it should arrive. |
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| − | So if from here to Morrow is a fourteen hour jump, |
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| − | Can you go today to Morrow and get back today, you chump?" |
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| − | Said I, "I'd like to go to Morrow but can I go today |
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| − | And get to Morrow by tonight if there is no delay?" |
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| − | "Well, well," said he to me, "and I've got no more to say. |
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| − | Can't get anywhere tomorrow and get back again today." |
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| − | Said I, "I guess you know it all but kindly let me say, |
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| − | How can I get to Morrow if I leave this town today?" |
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| − | Said he, "You cannot go to Morrow any more today |
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| − | 'Cause the train that goes to Morrow is a mile upon its way." |
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| − | I was so disappointed. I was mad enough to swear. |
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| − | The train had gone to Morrow and had left me standing there. |
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| − | That man was right in telling me that I was a-howling jay. |
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| − | I could not go to Morrow so I guess in town I'll stay. |
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Revision as of 20:29, 20 January 2012
| Written by | Bob Gibson |
| Date | 1957 |
| Source | I Come for to Sing (album) |
| Publisher | Melody Trails Inc; Unichappell Music Inc. |
"Tomorrow," also called "To Morrow," is a novelty song written and recorded by Bob Gibson, and further popularized by the Kingston Trio.
The song, which plays on confusion between "to Morrow" and "tomorrow," tells of a traveler who wants to go to Morrow, a town in Ohio, and return tomorrow. The traveler is told that he has missed the train he wants and will have to stay in town for the night. A sample lyric is "You should have gone to Morrow yesterday and back today, for the train that goes to Morrow is a mile upon its way."
The Country Trio, featuring Jim as the traveler and Jerry as the ticket clerk, sing "Tomorrow" as the UK Spot on episode 105 of The Muppet Show.