Ode to Moriarty

To the tune of The Beverly Hillbillies Theme Song . . .

Ode to Moriarty

Come ‘n’ listen to a story ‘bout a boy named Dan
An earnest college scholar, a rockin’ music man
Summer 2002 he needed desert energy
So he loaded the band in the van and headed for Moriarty
New Mexico, that is Land of Enchantment Mary Jo

Nellie, haulin’ trailer, had a breakdown near San Jon
Towed her to Terry’s Truckstop, Slen picked up the phone
“Dad, we’re in a spot o’ trouble, couldya wouldya help us please?”
On the road again – mucho gracias to Dad and his credit card company
Performance Visa, that is (3% Rebate on Gas) A Kindly Trucker Wildfires

Settlin’ the Dreggun Ranch, eatin’ some pork ‘n’ beans
Doin’ some heavy labor, makin’ music for some teens
And ten tons of other stuff that Mom will never know
‘Cuz that’s exactly the way it should be when one is on one’s own
In Moriarty, that is Triple Rainbows Vegas Angus

They-of-David-Dreggun-born are sizzlin’ in the West
Churnin’, burnin’ a hot CD, completing their stated quest
Summer’s come to a close, time to say goodbye to Moriarty
And say hello to a heapin’ helpin’ of some Hartville hospitality
Ohio, that is Swimming Pool Gina G. Trixie

Well, the next thing you know, the CD has gone gold, young Dan’s a millionaire
Calls up each and every Dreggun, “Tony says there’s lots to share!!!”
True Brothers they are now and ever more will be – that was the highest priority
When they loaded up the van and moved to Moriarty!