Open mike mentioned this back in 2001, but nobody came through with lyrics, so....


MONSTER IN THE CLOSET
As recorded by Tom Hunter on "Still Growing" (2005)

The teacher told a story in my nurs'ry school today
About a great big monster that came to dance and play.
As she talked, I knew I wanted one that I could keep,
But now I have to close my eyes and try to go to sleep.

CHORUS: And there's a monster in the closet; the ghosts are on the wall.
Why do you keep on tellin' me there's nothin' there at all?
I know they're there; it's clear to me; I see them ev'ry night,
And all I want is when I'm scared, you come and hold me tight.

Last night I had a good dream; the sun was shining bright.
My little dog and all all my friends went out to fly a kite.
The grass was green; the wind was warm; the flowers all were red,
But now it's hard to think of that 'cause I have to go to bed.

And you've told me how you hate it, the times I carry on,
And sure I cry when I'm hurt and scared, but not for very long,
But when I think of monsters and all that other stuff,
My dolly and the bathroom light really aren't enough.

CHORUS: 'Cause there's a monster in the closet....

So please come and tuck me in; goodnight; I love you, mom.
Here's a hug and a kiss for you and another one for Tom.
I'll try to be a good kid and sleep the whole night through,
But if I wake and start to cry, can I come and sleep with you?

CHORUS: 'Cause there's a monster in the closet....