Once upon a time
In a land far away
Was a small town named Mora
Beside a mountain it lay
Laura Ashley was the prettiest
Most popular girl in Mora
Long blonde curls down to her waist
And round green eyes had Laura
Molly Freed was a plain girl
Her looks not very unique
Her wardrobe was unsightly
Not to mention her skinny physique
Laura Ashley and Molly Freed
Were not the best of friends
Laura was too good for anyone
Who didn't own a Mercedes Benz
Laura would torment Molly
About her vulgar choice
Of clothes and shoes and hair
In her quiet solemn voice
Molly had always known
That she would find a way
To finally beat Laura Ashley
And ruin her perfect day
One bright sunny morning
Molly saw a sign
A spring dance was to be held
On the night of August nine
Molly would save her money
And buy a special outfit
Molly would be the best dressed there
And Laura she would outwit
Weeks went by for Molly
And she saved every cent she could
Her dress would be better than Laura's
As she always knew it should
The night of the dance finally came
And Molly was very edgy
She took out her new outfit
Which she'd bought from 'La Reggie'
Molly wore a long blue skirt
With a green silk blouse
When she walked into the gym
Laura's temper was aroused
For Laura was wearing
The very same get up
Everyone laughed at Molly
Would her bad luck ever let up
Laura pointed at Molly
And laughed with all the others
She said that Molly's outfit
Looked like her mother's
Molly looked at Laura
She had on a tan belt
It made her outfit seem nicer
And made her waist look very svelte
But just when Molly had given up
On trying to impress
Lady Sara, the good fairy appeared
Wearing a purple velvet dress
This fairy gave Molly
A leather belt of black
With a dainty gold latch
Which fastened in back
This belt was just the thing
That Molly's outfit missed
Molly now looked ravishing
Laura was really pissed
Laura's face turned red
As she ran out of the gym
For the first time in her life
Laura did not win
Now Laura wasn't the best dressed
Girl in this little town
For everyone loved Molly
In her new and expensive gown
Molly thanked her good fairy
For her helping hand
Lady Sara joined the party
And even sang with the band
The moral to this story
Is really quite clear
A very important message
That everyone should hear
Remember blue and green
Should never ever be seen
Unless there is another colour
In between.
Big Book '95