Well, don't think Bonnie would Raitt the poetics of these too highly (ooooooo!!!), but here's two for one in the spirit of true commercial globalisation. Rock On, Red-Headed Truckstop!! :))

OXO


Give me one that I’ll remember,
give me two to bring me joy;
give me three so I can pick and choose,
and four I can employ.

Give me five to make a ring of fire
and six that are your best;
give me seven so I’m in heaven, Sugar;
eight that stand the test.

Give me nine to show without a doubt
you’re going to make it ten –

And if you don’t know what I need
I’ll count for you again… !!



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GOING OVER NIAGARA IN BEER BARRELS…


If you push me I will fall;
if you will listen I will call.

If you blink I will awaken;
if you’re the earth then I am shaken.
If you are sky I am in heaven;
if this world’s flat, then you’re the leaven.

Now taken to the very brink,
you are the only view.

So, if I’m going over, Honey,
then you are coming too!