The following lyrics are sung to the song "After The Ball Is Over"
 
         After our baths are over,
         After we're all dried off,
         After we get our breath back,
         We should all start to cough,
         This will make Mommy nervous,
         She will think twice before
         She puts us back in the water,
         It's such a bore!
 
         After she cuts our toenails,
         After we get out treat,
         After she makes us fidgit,
         Let's cry and hold our feet,
         This will make Mommy anxious,
         She won't do that again,
         Our nails will grow very quickly,
         Then we'll hang ten!
 
         After she gets the Q-tips,
         After she cleans each ear,
         After she scruffs us silly,
         Let's pretend we can't hear,
         This will make Mommy panic,
         She'll hurry to the phone,
         While she's on hold with nine one one,
         We're on our own!
 
         After the brushing's over,
         After our teeth are white,
         After the flossing's finished,
         Do you think we should bite?
         This will make Mommy frantic,
         She'll give up dentistry,
         Right around now she'll have learned we're
         Maintenance free!
 
Mary Cohen
[Posted in FML issue 2303]