WILL.I.AM. Shakespeare “LOVE HIM”

WILL.I.AM. Shakespeare“LOVE HIM” (1564-1616)

Verse 1 This guy, William Shakespeare, He wrote so many plays. He had so much to say In so many ways. It’s like when he wrote his words, He had a connection.

Verse 1 People catchin’ it just like a viral infection. Did I mention? If you wanna pay some attention, We’re gonna educate you about his invention.

CHORUS William Shakespeare, William Shakespeare, Know ‘im, know ‘im. Willy Shakespeare, Willy Shakespeare, Love ‘im, love ‘im.

Verse 2 Now listen real close. And listen real hard. You gonna learn about this stuff from Richard. Sonnets and couplets, iambic pentameter Read ‘emlike Damminger.

Verse 2 We’re gonna have you Tearin’ up this stuff Like you was a Hun. Slammin ‘em Havin’ fun. And when you’re done,

Verse 2 You’re gonna know something about our history, So, when you get to high school it won’t be a mystery.

CHORUS William Shakespeare, William Shakespeare, Know ‘im, know ‘im. William Shakespeare, William Shakespeare, Love ‘im, love ‘im.

Verse 3 Willy had his ways; He made his own phrase. Stuck it in his plays Had you laughin’ for days.

Verse 3 Comedy and tragedy is mostly what he wrote. His tragedies so sad you get a lump in your throat. His comedies, hilarious Dudes dressin’ like women. His plots so complicated, they’d keep your head spinnin’.

Verse 3 Just think about the most Crazy situation you been in. Now, I must admit it he’d probably make it worse With sorcerers, witches, and some crazy kindacurse.

Verse 3 But first-- He’d wanna get you all involved in the drama. Make it so intense you’d wanna call for your mama.

Verse 3 Then he’d make your laugh a lot To break from the stress, But two seconds later His plays ended in death.

CHORUS Willy Shakespeare, Willy Shakespeare, Know ‘im, know ‘im. Willy Shakespeare, Willy Shakespeare, Love ‘im, love ‘im.

Verse 4 Romeo and Juliet, double suicide, Two teens livin’ in a fool’s paradise. Such a tragedy, well, at least they tried. Star-crossed lovers who loved and lost and died.

Verse 4 And then he made Hamlet avenge his father’s death. He used a poison sword That took his uncle’s breath. And guess what happened next?

Verse 5 It was all much ado about nothing When Claudio and Benedict when lookin’ for some lovin’. Then Beatrice and Hero gave them love with a twist. Where else could you read A crazy story like this?

Bridge Willy’s really clever; Willy’s really smart. He wrote about life In a way that touched your heart.

Verse 6 Now, he wasn’t famous when he was a kid. He worked his way up The way most people did.

Verse 6 And then when his plays Packed the Globe stage, He was in his domain Ahead of the game; Then it came 1616 when he died.

Verse 6 But somehow his plays tested time and survived. Along with his rhyme, And in my mind, That’s where he’ll remain Like a memory…inside of my brain.

Free rhyme!

Verse 7 William Shakespeare: His works are a classic. His phrases are beast. His plays are bombastic.

Verse 7 As you close your eyes, His words teem in your head. Now, you’ll understand The words this writer said.

CREDITS • LYRICS AND MUSIC BY • QUEEN G.C. aka Mrs. Crescenzi • EDITING AND MIXING BY • MaStEr R. zSpartan Studios, INC.

WILL.I.AM. Shakespeare “LOVE HIM”