Synopsis: A cute new song about the Cartwrights
Rating:  G  Words:  270

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THE CARTWRIGHT FAMILY
(Sing to the tune of “The Addams Family”)

(Chorus One)

Ben and the Boys [snap, snap],

Ben and the Boys [snap, snap],

Ben and the Boys, Ben and the Boys,

Ben and the Boys! [snap, snap]

Verse One

They’re rugged and they’re daring,

Adventurous and caring,

They’re absolutely manly…

The Cartwright Family J

(Chorus Two)

Ben and Buck [snap, snap],

Adam and Sport [snap, snap],

Hoss and Chubb, Joe and “Cooch”,

Jamie and Pepper! [snap, snap]

Verse Two

There’s Ben, the ideal father,

Principled, wise and patient,

Stern, but kind and loving.

The Cartwright Family J

(Chorus Three)

Ben and his wives [snap, snap],

Ben and Liz [snap, snap],

Ben and Inger, Ben and Marie,

Ben and his wives. [snap, snap]

Verse Three

Adam is hairy-chested,

Intelligent and charming,

Sensitive and witty!

The Cartwright Family!

(Repeat Chorus One)

Verse Four

There’s Hoss, The Gentle Giant,

Peacemaker and helper,

He’s altogether friendly!

The Cartwright Family J

Chorus Four

Patriarch Ben [snap, snap],

The Man in Black [snap, snap],

Gentle Giant, Bod from God,

Jamie Hunter, too! [snap, snap].

Verse Five

Little Joe is so handsome,

Vulnerable and vibrant,

Flirtatious and passionate!

The Cartwright Family J

(Repeat Chorus One)

Verse Six

There’s Jamie who was an orphan,

Idealistic and maturing,

The loyal teen who joined

The Cartwright Family J

Chorus Five

Thundering Ben! [snap, snap]

Complicated Adam! [snap, snap]

Loveable Hoss! Sexy Joe!

A family for Jamie! [snap, snap]

Verse Seven

Hop Sing is so busy,

Cooking, cleaning and complaining!

Thank goodness he takes care of

The Cartwright Family J