Edit: A bit rough in spots but I went with inspiration over perspiration with the tune in my head. Not as clean as post #58, but hope you enjoy it:
A long long time ago and I can still remember how that announcement used to make me smile
And I knew if they had the chance that they could make Lord Stanley's dance
And maybe we'd be happy for a while.
But the Roulette wheel made me shiver. No Perreault did it deliver
Beer drinking by the gallon, who the hell is Dale Tallon?
I remember laughing til I cried when I read about Suitcase Smith hurting Ballards pride
Insulting dogs both far and wide. Yes the woman was one ugly bride.
So, why? why? do the Canucks come up dry
In '82 we had King Richard but were swept by the Isle
And in '94 Bure made us think he could fly
Singin' please win the Cup just once 'fore I die. Win the Cup just once 'fore I die
Do you agree with posts above? And do you have faith in Luongo's glove?
If Goldman tells you so
Do you believe Dutch is really a Troll?
Can Dobber save your Fantasy Team's soul? Can he teach me how to draft gems real low?
Well, I know that Angus does as good a job, 'Cause his Ramblings fill what's missed by Dobb
They both seem really nice
And I win using their advice
Oh Vancouver was a lonely team out on the coast, with a successful bid as an Olympic host
And for 39 years we were always toast,
Each spring we were denied,
We started singin'
So, why? why? do the Canucks come up dry
In '82 we had King Richard but were swept by the Isle
And in '94 Bure made us think he could fly�
Singin' please win the Cup just once 'fore I die. Win the Cup just once 'fore I die
Now for 16 years we've been without luck, let's face it, we often really sucked
But that's how it used to be
When Messier came upon the scene and took up space for a load of green
With a C he scammed from 16 in a move that was scorned by you and me
Oh, and while the Moose was letting us down, Linden was shipped out of town
The management was absurd, #11 jersey's in effigy were burned
And while Keenan and Bure created sparks, each April the team played golf in the park
And we knew it couldn't get much more dark,
each spring we were denied.
We were singin'
So, why? why? do the Canucks come up dry
In '82 we had King Richard but were swept by the Isle
And in '94 Bure made us think he could fly
Singin' please win the Cup just once 'fore I die. Win the Cup just once 'fore I die
Sedin, Sedin, scouted by Thomas Gradin. Burke's genius stroke he tells everyone that he's seen.
Twins blooming late but rising fast, years of mediocrity left in the past.
The players needed a third with whom to pass, when along comes a disturber whose role was re-cast
The first line was now on track, While Kesler led the second line attack.
We all got ready for Stanley's dance. Oh but we never got the chance
'Cause again Shakedown's stupid Hawks refused to yield, once again Luongo's nerves unable to wield
It was a summer for passengers to be revealed
The spring we were denied
We started singing
So, why? why? do the Canucks come up dry
In '82 we had King Richard but were swept by the Isle
And in '94 Bure made us think he could fly
Singin' please win the Cup just once 'fore I die. Win the Cup just once 'fore I die
Oh, and there we were, in First Place. A President's Trophy and 3 in the scoring race
With time to spare and get some rest, for the real goal, the ultimate test.
So RidinRyan, be nimble, RidinRyan be quick, stomp on those who don't make the Canucks their pick
Your team coverage is the only one to view, way better than the one run by 4T2
First round against the Hawks again
They proved once more to be a pain
But just when things started looking bleak
A defining goal came from the guy with the beak
Against Nashville nobody played as well, Weber couldn't break #17's spell
Then as the Sharks do in nature, they met their plight.
The Orcas devoured them with delight
And we cheered well into the night
This spring we won't be denied
We started singing:
My, My ,The Final is nigh
Bieksa scored the winner, wave the Sharks a good bye
No denial, bring the Final, I feel like I'm high
Singin' please win the Cup just once 'fore I die. Win the Cup just once 'fore I die
I met a member who covered the Bruins, whose English skills were in ruins
But I gave him some Rep anyway
Then I went down to the sacred thread. Where I trusted what I'd read
And RidinRyan said not to worry about Kaberle
And in the General Chat the haters screamed, Boston Fans whined, and Canuck Fans dreamed
Not a kind word was spoken, Boston/Van hatred was awoken
Though among the posters I admire the most, TG, and 4T2 were the first I'd roast
Their friendship is temporarily toast
Until, the Final is Tried
And now I'm singin'
Buy-Buy, me Dobber's Keeper Guide
I'm going to print it and frame it with your name inside
When it's done, I'll have won and I'll sit back and laugh
That's what it's costin', backin' Boston, Thieving Giraffe
So Buy, Buy, me Dobber's Keeper Guide
Once Vancouver wins the Cup I'll still let you keep your pride
But thinking of your loss warms me up deep inside
I think the Canucks will win the Cup 'fore I die.