Submitted by Karen Gaginer, Union City, CA

Idea posted March 20, 2020

Many years ago someone said, "cough like a vampire" and I immediately linked it in my mind with, "Walk Like an Egyptian" by The Bangles.

Cough Like A Vampire Now

When you must cough, bend your arm
And aim it into your elbow now.
If they move too quick (oh whey oh)
The germs will fly all across the room

Maybe someone else will catch your cold
And have to go to the doctor now
Cold medicine (oh whey oh)
It doesn't taste like they say it will

Use your elbow, use your cape and
Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh
Cough like a vampire now ....

Teach all the kids in your class
Then take it home, teach your parents too
Just bend your arm (oh whey oh)
And bring it across your mouth to cough

All the school kids so sick with colds
They sneeze and they cough and cough some more
When the school bell rings (oh whey oh)
They're coughin' just like a vampire, now ...

Use your elbow, use your cape and
Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh
Cough like a vampire now ....

Guitar Solo - Whistle Verse

When you must cough, bend your arm
And aim it into your elbow now.
If they move too quick (oh whey oh)
The germs will fly all across the room

Teach all the kids in your class
Then take it home teach your parents too
Just bend your arm (oh whey oh)
And bring it across your mouth to cough

All the school kids so sick with colds
They sneeze and they cough and cough some more
When the school bell rings (oh whey oh)
They're coughin' just like a vampire, now ...

Use your elbow, use your cape and
Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh
Cough like a vampire now ... .
Cough like a vampire now ... .