Here's my transcription of Let Me See Your Papers, as sung by Anne Price (note the "E" which I dropped above). It's from her 1997 album Hearth & Fire. listen -- it's a funny song I'd never heard before, so thanks for bringing it up. LET ME SEE YOUR PAPERS It's been a lovely evening and I can't remember when I met someone like you whom I would like to see again But nowadays it's hard to tell the kinky from the kind So I'll need some references, I hope that you won't mind Here's an application, you can take it home with you Fill it out and fax it to my office when you're through Every new relationship requires this, you see You'll be in my database, a mere formality You say you're separated, is it true or just a game? Is it merely contemplated? Tell me what's your lawyers' name I'll have to have some legal proof you're living 'neat a separate roof Let me see your papers, please Your telephone's unlisted, I already checked it out Are you living with some girlfriend, or alone -- I kind of doubt If the bill is in your name, I'll need a copy of the same Let me see your papers, please A blood test is essential before the second date I know a cozy laboratory where they're open late They even have a small cafe they serve you herbal teas While waiting to inform you if you're free of all disease And if you're not infectious, we can plan a kiss I can tell you're really looking forward to all this Call me overcautious, but it really isn't true Thoroughness is everything, a spot check will not do And anyone who uses drugs can't be a friend of mine So take this little bottle and fill it to the line Dark and handsome stranger, you could be a danger Let me see your papers, please Do you now or have you ever owned a hatchet or a gun? Will you sign this affidavit indicating you have none? And just for curiosity, I'll take your glove compartment key Let me see papers, please And when it comes to money, are you careful, are you rash? Don't you own a credit card? I saw you using cash Have you any tenure in this job you're working at? If you have a contract, you can copy me on that What color is your parachute? I surely hope it's gold Are you planning for retirement? You know you're getting old Are you in the market? Are you bull or are you bear? Show me your portfolio if you really care Were you ever in the army? Arabia or 'Nam? Civil War? Well frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn Just don't forget to mention any kind of pension Let me see your papers, please Are you an organ donor? Do you have a living will? Can I be your health proxy when we're both over the hill? A little kiss, a little hug, and soon it's time to pull the plug Let me see your papers, please It was wonderful to meet you, and I hope you will agree One cannot be too careful in this age of infamy You are a prince among the men, but until we meet again Let me see your papers, please.
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