John Legend has offered up a new version of the Downton Abbey theme song including his own original lyrics. The beloved series came to a close over the weekend and Legend tributed/skewered the show with a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
On the show, Legend offers of up lyrics underscoring how racially homogenized the show's cast has been.
"Everyone we know is very white / We don't have one black friend." In typical theme song fashion, Legend runs down short descriptions of each major character, such as the Dowager Countess ("Grandmama is always such a witch / She needs to get laid") and Thomas Barrow ("We have a footman who is gay / He's always carrying a tray"). Other highlights include, "It is time for tea and then a nap / I want a scone right now" and "Edith is such a loser / Why won't she just die?"
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