Sing a Song of Invention: September 25-October 2, 2025
Write a song, poem, or ode to an invention that came from your home town.
The Submissions:
“Cheez-It” - by Captain Quillard
They told him, “Don’t you think we have enough snacks?”
“Don’t need another cracker. You should face the facts.”
But Weston Green had dreams to take rarebit to the max,
thus, Cheez-It. Yeah, Cheez-It.
When hunger strikes, you gotta do what you can
Don’t wanna eat no rice cakes or some Raisin Bran (Eww!)
It’s Dayton to the rescue – that’s where Cheez-Its began
Oh, Cheez-It. Yeah, you want it so bad!
Eat Cheez-Its (Cheez-It), Cheez-Its (Cheez-It)
The snack that’s never been defeated
Crispy and flaky and tasty and light
Real cheddar goodness in each cheesy bite
Trust Cheez-It (Cheez-It)
Trust Cheez-It (Cheez-It)
Trust Cheez-It (Cheez-It)
Trust Cheez-It (Cheez-It – Ooh!)
Of Dayton’s inventions, this one is the most fun
The airplane and cash register can’t touch it, son
Been turnin’ fingers orange since 1921
Oh, Cheez-It. Yeah, Cheez-It. (Ooh!)
They come in flavors now – a new unique touch
Like pepper jack and gouda, buffalo and such
There’s even Baconator – it’s become a bit much
Oh, Cheez-It – Now in bold parmesan!
Eat Cheez-Its (Cheez-It), Cheez-Its (Cheez-It)
The snack that’s never been defeated
Crispy and flaky and tasty and light
Real cheddar goodness in each cheesy bite
Trust Cheez-Its (Cheez-It), Cheez-Its (Cheez-It)
The snack that’s never been defeated
Crispy and flaky and tasty and light
Real cheddar goodness in each cheesy bite
Trust Cheez-It (Cheez-It, Cheez-It, Cheez-It)
Cheez-It (Cheez-It, Cheez-It)
Cheez-It (Cheez-It, Cheez-It)
Cheez-It Cheez-It
Cheez-It (Cheez-It, Cheez-It)
[Eddie Van Halen guitar solo]
[Repeat chorus, adding several “Hee-hees,” and fade out]
Next Week’s Assignment:
It’s playlist time again! This week, put together a playlist of songs that feel like Autumn to you and share it for the rest of us to listen to.