Thread #171459 Message #4146786
Posted By: GUEST,F the Ineffable
08-Jul-22 - 09:42 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: Funny Songs about Aging
Subject: ADD: Young Lady (Holly Tannen)
I'm interested in songs about old people refusing to accept negative stereotypes.
A true story. Particulars have been changed to protect the guy at the car stereo place in Ukiah.
YOUNG LADY
A week ago Monday I drove to Fort Bragg
With my African basket and recycled bag.
Fresh out of chocolate, I had to buy more.
“Good morning, young lady,” said the man in the store.
Should I forgive him because of his youth?
Oh, no, I think it’s better that he learn the truth.
“I’ll not be cajoled by your flattering tongue,
I am not a lady and I am not young.”
“One month ago I turned seventy-two
I’ll bet I’m thirty years older than you.
I’m losing my teeth and I’m losing my hair,
And now I’ve lost my bifocals, I don’t know where.
“I live surrounded by things I can’t find
But that doesn’t mean that I’m losing my mind.
I know where it is: it’s right here in my head
And I plan to keep using it till I am dead.
“Now I’ve got my chocolate, I’ll be on my way
I’ve enjoyed talking with you here today.
Have I made myself clear? I don’t need to say more?”
“Sure thing, young lady,” said the man in the store.
"Young Lady" can be sung to the tune of "Polly Vaughn" or "Jack Rafferty" or....