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Frog and Toad are Friends (Frog & Toad)

from The Great Failed Romances of the Twentieth Century by Teddy Grey

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Children’s author Arnold Lobel internally monologues about his biggest secret, and the true inspiration behind his acclaimed book series “Frog and Toad.”

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How long must I pretend
That frog and toad are friends
How long must I pretend
That frog and toad are friends

Until I say what’s on my mind and wipe away the slate
You can find me in the mornings walking to the riverbank

Then I’ll hide behind the easel and the pencils and the paint
Pouring every drop of lifeblood I have left onto the page

As I wrestle with my feelings and the inklings and the doubts
It’s revealed to me what these stories have always been about

Well they ask me where it comes from and I claim there’s not a link
Just a watercolor soul in a world of pen and ink

How long must I pretend
That frog and toad are friends

But just think of the resistance if the people knew the truth
I would be accused of subtly corrupting all the youth

It could ruin my career, my reputation, and my life
Oh what would I tell my children, and what would I tell my wife?

Would I have to spend remaining years trying to defend
The relationship between a duo of amphibians?

Would they rip my work from schools and ban me from the libraries?
I thought I wrote for kids, I guess it’s always been for me

How long must I pretend
That frog and toad are friends
Until the story ends
Until the story ends

As long as frog and toad are friends
As long as frog and toad are friends
As long as frog and toad are friends
As long as frog and toad are friends

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from The Great Failed Romances of the Twentieth Century, released October 22, 2021
Frog and Toad Are Friends:
Teddy Grey - Vocals, Guitar
Michael Lepore - Guitar, Strings, Banjo
Dimitra Vrosgou - Cello
John Vito - Trumpet

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Teddy Grey New York, New York

Teddy Grey is a New York-based singer/songwriter. Past projects include double concept album "The Great Failed Romances of the Twentieth Century", mixtape "Rock N Roll McDonalds", and the cult independent movie "Garfeld: The Musical (A Garfield Parody)". More classics are on their way. Not rushing em this time. ... more

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