You might already know the song. The name of it is "If I had a boat..."
If you haven't heard it, please scroll waaaaayyyy down to the bottom of my blog and select the very last song (number 105) and hit that little arrow to make it play...I'll wait while you do it...and hey, while you're grabbing the song get a kleenex cuz this post is sure to make a tear or two well up in your eye...
...
Hey, what's taking you so long? Geez, did you take a potty break or what.
OK, now that you hear it playing you see what I mean, right?
The lyrics are so touching...
If I had a boat
I'd go out on the ocean
And if I had a pony
I'd ride him on my boat
And we could all together
Go out on the ocean
Me upon my pony on my boat
If I were Roy Rogers
I'd sure enough be single
I couldn't bring myself to marrying old Dale
It'd just be me and trigger
We'd go riding through them movies
Then we'd buy a boat and on the sea we'd sail
The mystery masked man was smart
He got himself a Tonto
'Cause Tonto did the dirty work for free
But Tonto he was smarter
And one day said kemo sabe
Kiss my ass I bought a boat
I'm going out to sea
And if I were like lightning
I wouldn't need no sneakers
I'd come and go wherever I would please
And I'd scare 'em by the shade tree
And I'd scare 'em by the light pole
But I would not scare my pony on my boat out on the sea
And if I had a boat
I'd go out on the ocean
And if I had a pony
I'd ride him on my boat
And we could all together
Go out on the ocean
Me upon my pony on my boat
...but maybe the song isn't really the romantic thing.
Here's the romantic thing. Mr. Jenny and I just celebrated our 11th Wedding Anniversary. And my sweet Mr. Jenny actually danced with me to that song in my office without even making fun of the words...
OK. So he did make fun of the words just a teeny, tiny bit but...
SERIOUSLY...
How many guys would even attempt to dance with their two-left-footed wife to Lyle Lovett singing about riding a pony on a boat?
The most romantic song every written.
What did I tell ya?
Sigh...
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42 comments:
I am going to have to take your word on that one. But that Mr. Jenny, he is pretty special.
Very romantic. If you do not listen to the words the music is very pretty. Congrats on your wedding anniversary. Hubs and I celebrated our 14th this past Tuesday.
Aw...too sweet Jenny... I can see it...two of the cutest dancers:)
Happy Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Jenny!!
It makes my heart sing...it's so sweet and romantic...the dancing Jenny, not the song!
I forgot...Happy Anniversary Jenny.
Ours was on the 2nd...47 years.
Awe...how sweet! Happy anniversary! :0)
WONDERFUL!!! and a very Happy Anniversary! this started my day off with a smile :o)
Happy Anniversary sweet friend.....I love the pic of you two!!! What a handsome couple!!
Yes that is a Romantic Song!!!! Love it!!! :-)
Wishing you a wonderful day!!!
Happy Anniversary from a new follower. My wife and I reached a milestone two months ago. It just keeps getting better! Have a great weekend.
I think dancing is romantic no matter what music (if any) you're dancing to!
Happy Anniversary!
Awww how sweet and Happy Anniversary!
Take every opportunity to dance with your true love...regardless of the song! Happy anniversary to you both! {Hugs}
Happy Anniversary! If that's a song you consider romantic I say go for it. Now I'm wondering if Mr. Jenny has a favorite song too.
Ah Happy Anniversary! That Mr Jenny is a keeper!!
OMG this is so bizarre Jenny - this is my life!!!! Only it was in the kitchen.
I like Lyle Lovett, but I didn't know this song.(Did you know he was married briefly to Julia Roberts?)
I like Mr. Jenny, but I didn't know he could dance. He is lucky to be married to you.
Happy anniversary!
Oh, Jenny! Happy Anniversary!
Long may Mr. Jenny take you along on his pony on his boat on the ocean!
Pay no attention to the lightening... it's just me zipping around through Blog Land today! ;-)
XO,
Sheila :-)
Happy, happy, happy anniversary Jenny & Mr. Jenny! What a beautiful picture of the two of you....the smiles say it all! And the texture of Lyle's voice is just dreamy, I don't care what he is singing.
Have a beautiful day!
Cassie
Happy Anniversary you two!
There is nothing at all as romantic as kitchen dancing to whatever's on the radio. You two have the secret!
Congrats on your anniversary!
That is love!
Jenny! That was so sweet! Happy Anniversary! My dad actually met Roy Rogers and I have visited the museum with their memorabilia and their's is a true love story for sure. Just like yours!
Vanessa
Hi Miss Thang,
Well that is just one of the sweetest stories I've heard, and I can vouch for it for all your readers.......cuz I've met both of you (you are still my friend aren't you?)and you're almost as cute a couple as me and my hubby. Woman we need to go out....when are you gonna' set something up?
Love ya'
Meri
Congratulations to you and Mr. Jenny!
Happy Anniversary to you both!
Love Di ♥
Happy anniversary to the two of you!
=)
PS. You appear to be well matched. ;)
Cute song...and Mr, Jenny is a definite KEEPER!
Happy 11th anniversary. Congratulations.
I couldn't listen to the song, but the image of you dancing to it in your office is very sweet :)
Happy Anniversary! That is so exciting for you. And it takes a very strong man to not make fun of those words. Really. But the story is so romantic. So very romantic!
How sweet Jenny. Your husband. Not the song. Although I do like Lyle Lovett.
Happy Anniversary! And may you celebrate many more!~Ames
Happy Anniversary, Miss Jenny and Mr. Jenny! (I guess that should be MRS. huh? Sounds so OLD. *snort*)
Lyle? The man has a rather peculiar look to him. Don't know that I've ever heard any of his songs. Oh yeah, cuz I, for the most part, HATE country music! Bleccch! (Exceptions include Lonestar because they sang the bestest song EVER, with "Amazed" and Carrie Underwood, cuz she's just cool like that.)
Happy, happy anniversary!
Teresa
I would've sworn I stopped by here way earlier this morning and left a Happy Anniversary comment to you! Guess my mind is wandering off even more than I thought! Glad you had a great time!
Wow. That song made me cry! No, really...a horse on a boat. What kind of cold hearted person isn't moved by that. Congrats on your anniversary! What a guy, I say.
(But Lyle Lovett??? Really??? Gag!)
Happy anniversary to you and Mr. Jenny!
When I first heard the song and read the lyrics, I kept thinking there must be some hidden meaning behind the song. Can't really say that it's romantic but in the context of things, I can see why it's the most romantic song ever :) I think it's adorable that you and Mr. Jenny danced to that song in your office. You guys are too cute :)
Happy belated anniversary Jenny! So sorry it has taken me a few days to read this post...I am forever catching up these days. Busy times at home and I've been away on and off enjoying this wonderful autumn weather.
I hope all has been well with you --I love this photo of you and Mr. Matlock!
♥Pat
Happy Anniversary, Mrs. Steve and Mr. Jenny!
Happy anniversary to you both.
I have a feeling that MR. Jenny would dance with you anywhere and to any song, any day of the week.
I happen to enjoy Mr. Lovett too.
Awwwwwwww, now that IS romantic.
Not the song, so much....but definitely the anniversary dance!
Congratulations!
Terri
Dear Jenny,
Nice song!
Happy Anniversary to you & Mr. Jenny! You look so cute in the picture! Now I understand where the eleven comes from. You had your 'Steel'-Anniversary! You can see where I get this from if you click on a link on my SC-post or paste this address into your browser:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_anniversary
Best wishes and hugs,
Anna
awww!! it's the moments like that that make it so wonderful!! Love the pic of y'all. You are both so dang cute!!
Hi Jenny, It was good to hear from you... It's been awhile. Happy Anniversary.. George and I will have our 10th next summer --and are going to celebrate by going on an 11 day cruise to Alaska.... Yeah!!!!
Love that song!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
Happy Anniversary Jenny. Glad you got to share time together with your fav song.
I'm so late to the party!!!! Happy Belated Anniversary.
He and Stu have things in common, I tell ya......
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