Joseph was taken to Egypt in chains and sold, Where he was bought by a captain named by Potiphar
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Potiphar had very few cares He was one of Egypt millionaires Having made a fortune buying shares in
Potiphar: - Pyramids
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Potiphar had made a huge pile Owned a large percentage of the Nile
Potiphar: - Meant that I could really live in style
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Joseph was an unimportant Slave who found he liked his master Consequently worked much harder Even with devotion Potiphar could see tha Joseph Was a cut above the average Made him leader of his household Maximum promotion
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Potiphar was cool and so fine
Potiphar
But my wife would never toe the line
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It's all there in chapter thirty-nine Of Genesis She was beautiful but
Mrs. Potiphar - Evil
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Saw a lot of men against his will He could have to tell he that she still Was his
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Joseph's looks and handsome figure Had attracted her attention Every morning she would beckon
Mrs. Potiphar
Come and lie with me love
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Joseph wanted to resist her, Till one day she proved too eager Joseph cried in vain
Joseph
Please stop I don't believe in free love
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Potiphar was counting sheckels In his den below the bedroom When he heard a mighty rumpus Clattering above him Suddenly he knew his riches Couldn't buy him what he wanted Gold would never make him happy If she didn't love him
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Letting out a mighty roar Potiphar burst through the door
Potiphar
Joseph, I'll see you rot in jail The things that you have done are beyond the pale
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Poor, poor Joseph, locked up in a cell Things ain't going well, hey, locked up in a cell Poor, poor Joseph, locked up in a cell Things ain't going well, hey, locked up in a cell Locked up in a cell