Going back to what seems to be your original intent, Uncle Dave, how about this?


I'm gonna sit right down and drink myself some coffee,
Pretend I've got no work to do.
I'll sip the caffeine, oh so sweet,
It's gonna keep me on my feet.
If there's some grounds there on the bottom,
I'll still be glad I've got 'em. *

I'm gonna smile because this makes my spirit lofty
And perks me up the way you do,**
I'm gonna sit right down and have myself some coffee,
And make believe my work's all through.



*[[ Alternatively:
A lot of sips to reach the bottom,
If there be grounds, I'm glad I got 'em.]]


**Alternatively:
I'm gonna smile because my mood is now more lofty,
Yes, guzzlin' Joe's the thing for you,