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1. Mom: Tune: Greensleeves

Alas my son you know it's wrong
to leave the table discourteously.
Don't give me "pretty please," come along.
Sit down and finish your green peas.

2: Son: Tune: Red River Valley

How can you serve these peas, knowing
I hate them; I've told you six times.
Don't give me that stuff about growing.
You must think that I'm still a child!

3: Sister: Tune: Sixteen Tons

Sixteen years old, is this what I get?
If you want to chase me out, well, now you're all set.
If Peter calls, say I'm out, that's all you know.
Can't stay another minute, Mom, I've got to go.

4: Dad: Tune: Good King Wenceslas

What's this fighting all about?
Please give me good reasons.
Everyone can hear you shout
clear over at the Gleasons’.
Give him a break just for tonight.
Why are you so cruel?
All you do is scream and shout.
I think you're a fool.

5: Mom: Tune: Greensleeves

Green peas were for the boy,
but green peas aren't worth a fight.
Green peas have brought no joy.
Forget about eating those green peas.