When Veruca Says

As soon as Mr. Wonka made his announcement

My Veruca expressed a very keen interest in the contest

She said, "I want that ticket now!"

How could I possibly refuse?

When Veruca says, "More!"

I buy another store

And when Veruca says, "Now!"

The sweat forms on my brow

And when Veruca says, "Again"

No matter where or when

We better all kowtow to

More, now, again!

When Veruca says, "Out!"

There's no resonable doubt

And when Veruca says, "Fetch!"

There's no time to kvetch

And when Veruca says, "Obey!"

You better find a way

To make a ruble stretch for

Out, fetch, obey!

Now when she heard of Wonka's prize, she started to attack

So I told my peanut shellers, "Here's a tougher nut to crack

You've each a thousand Wonka bars, start shelling them at once

For when Veruca's happy, it's much better for her pappy"

For 40 days and 40 nights the ladies tried to pick it

And always to the music of

"I want a golden ticket, I want a golden ticket!"

And then a worker stood and in her hand a panacea

A golden ticket on display and what did sweet Veruca say?

Daddy?

Yes?

Buy me North Korea

When Veruca says, "Buy!"

It's like a battle cry

For when Veruca says, "Mine!"

Well, I've jelly for a spine!

And if Veruca said, "Please"

I'd know it was a tease before a

More, now, out, mine, fetch, buy!

And when she finally falls asleep

We'll pray and say, "Amen!"

'Til tomorrow when it all begins

Again

Again