With apologies to “Frankie and Johnny”

(Sing at your own risk)

SOPA and PIPA were soul mates

Born in a spasm of fear

Of piracy running rampant

Through movies and musical ears

They were beloved, but they were Oh so wrong.


Well, SOPA went up to the Senate

And PIPA called in at the House

But internet users cried “Never”

Will these villainous lovers get out.

They were beloved, but they were all wrong.


Now SOPA and PIPA are chastened

Sent back to their rooms for a spell

To wrestle with massive resistance

To the ideas they're trying to sell.

They were beloved, but they were all wrong.


Now out in the worldwide web world

Where fury carried that day

Websters are clicking their mouses

Bracing for another foray

By soul mates SOPA and PIPA, they who were Oh so wrong.


They were beloved, but they were all wrong.