I ain't got nothing 'gainst negunnim
But they don't feel just right for Purim
I need some music let's me know how I feel
I need that old time Purim shpiel!

When I get that old time Purim high
Can't tell my Haman from my Mordechai
Don't need no drinkin' for an excess of zeal
I just need that old time Purim shpiel!

Chorus: Give me that old time Purim shpiel
The kind of holiday I know it's for real
Get hip with Esther and get in on the deal
Give me that old time Purim shpiel!

Just let me listen to Megillah
Don't need to read no modern thrilla
I hear a Haman and I jump up and squeal
Give me that old time Purim shpiel!

King Achashvarosh said, "I gotta confess
That gig with Haman's got all Persia depressed
So, issue an edict under royal seal:
Give us all that old time Purim shpiel!

Chorus:
Give us that old time Purim shpiel
The kind of holiday I know it's for real
Get hip with Esther and get in on the deal
Give me that old time Purim shpiel!

When I hear about that Haman thug
Just stomp him down into a Persian rug
I stand united with that Jewish appeal
Give me that old time Purim shpiel!

There stands a Chassid, there's a Reconstructionist
Whole place is groovin', they're all doin' the twist
Ain't been so high since they invented the wheel
Give me that old time Purim shpiel!

Chorus:
Give us that old time Purim shpiel
The kind of holiday I know it's for real
Get hip with Esther and get in on the deal
Give me that old time Purim shpiel!

Ending Song Copyright © 2005 by Ken Klein

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