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Elimelech of Gilhofen, traditional Yiddish song
Elimelech’s Purim adventures serve to warn us not to drink too much (of anything) on Purim!

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Elimelech of Gilhoffen (trad)
Elimelech of Gilhoffen drank "L'chayim" once too often, drank "L'chayim" and became a trifle gay,
So he put his studies by, tipped his hat across one eye, and he called for the fiddlers to play.
Well, the fiddler took his fiddle, put his bow across the middle, and the fiddle fiddles out a little tune,
When the fiddler with his fiddle fiddled "fiddle-diddle-diddle," Elimelech bounced just like a toy balloon.
Elimelech, feeling frisky, took another drop of whisky, twice too often down his gullet did it go,
Called each friend and each relation to his Purim Celebration, then he roared for the piper to blow.
Well, the piper "tweedle-tweeted," and the fiddle it repeated: "Fiddle-diddle, fiddle-diddle, diddle-dee."
When the piper "tweedle-tweeted," and the fiddle it repeated, Elimelech was beside himself with glee.
Then he drank three times too often and his eyes began to soften,
and the tears began to trickle from his chin.
Oh, his ears they were a-buzzin', 'till a sympathetic cousin whispered: "Please let the drummer begin!"

Well, the drummer's drum he beat it, and the piper "tweedle-tweeted,"
and the fiddle, it repeated its encore.
The drum was "tweedle-tweeting" and the fiddle, it was beating, Elimelech, fast asleep, began to snore.

When the drum starts "tweedle-tweeting," and the fiddle, it is beating,
And the piper gaily fiddles "fiddle-dee."
And your head it starts a-whirling, like a grogger that is twirling,
Then they're playing Elimelech's melody.

Oh, it happened in Gilhofen, just from drinking thrice too often,
And there's only one thing more that must be said:
At your Purim celebration use a little moderation,
Or you'll wind up with a grogger for a head!

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from Sharim V'Rokdim! Singing and Dancing on Every Day and Holidays, released May 28, 2021

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Joanie Calem is a folk musician, singer/song-writer, storyteller and inclusion advocate for audiences of all ages. Joanie writes songs and sings about life's different twists and turns, angles and perspectives, telling stories through her songs of the ups and downs of reality. She performs regularly at festivals, retirement homes, shelters, libraries and schools throughout the US and abroad. ... more

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