Went to a little get-together With some old friends Not much has changed Since the last time I saw them There's a chicken in uniform Wooden leg and a matchstick arm Saying: 'left my wing back on the farm ...Tried the buffet...' Tiny took a turn on steel guitar After he got a fresh feel for the bar Lines drawn of jelly-fish caviar ...Saying: 'wanna jamm???' I don't like throwing Parties like that But I love going They said no guests So I thought of you Hey mama, it's on A disconcerted youth with a gun Wants to shoot-up some fun Saying: 'I'm failing science and math But I'm head of the class in murder one' Balance sheets unpresarioed ballets And advertised for run-a-ways That only dance on holidays ...When crutches cut in... Willa was disenchanted Tossed her garter and demanded 'Nothing can be recanted ...If it was nothing to begin with...' A magician did card tricks For a bunch of well-heeled hicks And held up a red six ...One said: 'that's a black seven...' I don't like throwing Parties like that But I love going They said no guests So I thought of you Hey mama, it's on A disconcerted youth with a gun That semi-precious son He needs to learn if you take a life You ain't got none Cracked pelicans rode magnolias Sent advice to rebel soldiers That all ended with: 'I told ya's ...So then why do you ask???...' You can tell it's getting late When Cal calls himself Kate And peons hire potentates ...Saying: 'when you finish Trim the hedges...' I'm making a hurried get-a-way Down Santa Monica, out of L.A. If you like it so much stay ...There's a theme park in the mix... I don't like throwing Parties like that But I love going They said no guests So I thought of you Hey mama, it's on
