Including the scientific method as verse three is very deliberate. When we judge for ourselves, we are still applying what we’ve been taught about doing that.
The phrase “garden full of forking paths” comes from Andrew Gelman: a frequentist. Cope.
The sheet music and chord chart do not exactly agree. The chord chart is closer to what was performed.
If performing with more than voice and guitar, other instruments should probably stay quiet while the problem is being explained, and come in as it is resolved.
got a problem...
The weather's getting cold
The northern wind blows harsh and swift
My jacket's worn and old
But all I need to know is in
the tales my poppa told...
I choose a pelt that's thick and warm.
I measure twice; I chalk my form.
I cut and stitch ere coming storm!
And now I'm safe and snug.
got a problem...
It seems I've lost my way.
I journeyed forth to lands unknown.
Been wandering all day.
I need some help. Can I recall:
What did my momma say?
I lift my eyes up past the air,
follow the tail of Greater Bear.
I see that north is over there!
And now I'm homeward bound.
I
got a problem...
What if this lore's not true?
What if what worked in days of old
don't work for me and you?
I don't despair. I got a plan:
what grandpa said to do!
I check the facts with my own eyes
I do the math I analyze
I get a p less than oh five!
And now that problem's solved.
I
got a problem...
Results won't replicate.
A garden full of forking paths,
the choice to speak too late.
Can Sol'monoff quite help me here?
Do I, um, hang on, wait!
I...
