I Lost On Jeopardy – English Lyrics

• By: "Weird Al" Yankovic

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the playful world of American pop culture and humor with "I Lost On Jeopardy." This iconic parody by "Weird Al" Yankovic offers a fun and memorable way to learn colloquialisms and comedic timing in English, all while exploring a unique piece of music history that literally helped revive a classic TV game show. Enjoy the witty wordplay and cultural references that make this song a beloved staple of comedic music.

[English]

- [Man #1] Is Don in the booth?

- [Man #2] He's ready.

- [Man #1] Okay, here we go.

Loosen up, Camera Two.

Cameras One and Three, that's fine.

- [Man #2] In five, four, three, two, one.

- [Man #1] Cue lights. Music.

(drumroll sound effect)

- [Announcer] Now entering the studio

are today's contestants.

("I Lost on Jeopardy" by Weird Al Yankovic)

This is Mr. Miller Snopkin

from Carbondale, Illinois.

And this is Mr. Leroy Pinkelstein

from Brooklyn, New York.

And this is Alfred Yankovich

from Linwood, California.

These three people will compete

today on Jeopardy.

♪ I was there to match my intellect ♪

♪ On national TV ♪

♪ Against a plumber ♪

♪ And an architect ♪

♪ Both with a PhD ♪

♪ I was tense, I was nervous ♪

♪ I guess it just wasn't my night ♪

♪ Art Fleming gave the answers ♪

♪ But I couldn't get the questions right ♪

♪ I lost on Jeopardy, baby ♪

♪ I lost on Jeopardy, baby ♪

♪ Well I knew I was in trouble now ♪

♪ My hope of winning sank ♪

♪ 'Cause I got the Daily Double now ♪

♪ And then my mind went blank ♪

♪ I took potpourri for $100 ♪

♪ Then my head started to spin ♪

♪ Well I'm giving up, Don Pardo ♪

♪ Just tell me now what I didn't win, yeah yeah ♪

♪ I lost on Jeopardy, baby ♪

♪ I lost on Jeopardy, baby ♪

- [Announcer] That's right, Al. You lost!

And let me tell you what you didn't win.

A 20-volume set of the Encyclopedia International,

a case of Turtle Wax,

and a year's supply of Rice-A-Roni,

the San Francisco treat.

But that's not all!

You also made yourself look like a jerk

in front of millions of people,

and you brought shame and disgrace

on your family name for generations to come.

You don't get to come back tomorrow.

You don't even get a lousy copy

of our home game.

You're a complete loser.

♪ Don't know what I was thinking of ♪

♪ I guess I just wasn't too bright ♪

♪ Well I sure hope I do better ♪

♪ Next weekend on The Price is Right ♪

♪ I lost on Jeopardy, baby ♪

♪ I lost on Jeopardy, baby ♪

♪ I lost on Jeopardy, baby ♪