This was sung at the Word Cup by a chorus of talented players
WGPO Anthem: Hallelujah! Scrabble®
with apologies to Leonard Cohen
1
They added some 5,000 words
To challenge all us Scrabble® nerds
But you don’t really care what they mean, do ya?
Now “judgy” “nutjob” “truther” work
“Wuddy” “yuked” “unsaw” and “twerk”
We’re Scrabble nuts. We’re really not peculiar.”
Hallelujah, Not peculiar.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
2
So now we play without a qualm
“Airballs” “loogies” “mux” “capcom”
Study these. There’s more than just a few – yeah!
We play for fun, and we play fair.
Don’t throw the tiles, try not to swear.
And never let a phony new one fool ya.
Hallelujah, Never fool ya
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
3
But, Baby, I’ve been here before.
I’ve got some points, still need some more.
You know I played this game before I knew ya.
Sometimes you win through luck and art.
But lose with grace – now that takes heart.
It’s still a cause to sing out Hallelujah.
Hallelujah, What’s it to ya?
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
4
When we first played we didn’t know
Two letter words: “da” “te” “gi” “po”
And now we get to play “ok” and “ew” – yeah
“Bazoom” “jooks” “owly” “goji” “foo”
“Antifas” “whirra” – they’re good too.
Did ya know that this verse rhymes with Julia?
Hallelujah, Rhymes with Julia
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
5
I’ll start your clock if you are late
And I won’t ever hesitate
To play a phony bingo word right through ya.
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose
But them’s the breaks, it isn’t news
You played it well, I’ll have to say that to ya.
Hallelujah, Say that to ya.
Hallellujah, Hallelujah
6
At times these words are not enough,
So play in Collins – prove you’re tough
Most any word you play –well, that’ll do- yeah
“Arsey” “milko” “zoot” “yunx” ”mizz”
“Vajazzle” “zulu” also “squiz”
Most Collins two’s, they really are peculiar.
Hallelujah, Yes, peculiar.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
7
If there are tile gods above
Don’t count upon their constant love.
Oh, looky there, the other guy outdrew ya.
Don’t whine about your Scrabble® plight
You still could win, keep up the fight.
Uh oh! I see they chose this time to screw ya.
Hallelujah, Time to screw ya.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
8
And now we’ll sing another verse.
We’re almost done, it could be worse
It’s past time for this song to just be through, yeah
But we must have a final say
Then you all can go back and play
The word game we all love, you know it’s true, yeah
Hallelujah, Not peculiar.
Hallelujah, Never fool ya
Hallelujah, What’s it to ya?
Hallelujah, Rhymes with Julia
Hallelujah, Time to screw ya
Hallelujah, yes, peculiar.