ALF's parody lyrics are as follows: I'm gonna lay down my fork and spoon Down by the dinner plate Down by the dinner plate Down by the dinner plate I'm gonna lay down my fork and spoon Down by the dinner plate And eat this with my hands. ALF's version parody's this verse of the original song: I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield Down by the riverside Down by the riverside Down by the riverside I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield Down by the riverside Down by the riverside