By Jerry Robbins
I’m 76, for god’s sake
I hardly have time to make a case for cutting me a break
Before the final trip I take
Perhaps it is a note unseemly
But I must come through now cleanly
I never liked all the Thou-shalt-nots
A veritable rule book ersatz
So I’d like to eat more pastryAll the fattening foods tasty
Forget about my cholesterol
Eat French Fries by the bowl
Why bother to brush and floss
If teeth fall out now no greet loss
My shaggy hair, so little atop
No need for me to groom a lot
I’m 76, for god’s sakeI’ll cruise around as on the make
In my brand new red CorvetteBurn tanks of gas without regret
Sit up late to watch TV
No harm to you no harm to me
And if I see a horror show
What’s to worry before I go
At this age, where’s the harm
In being attentive to youthful charm
Or, the pretty clerk address
Compliment her on her dress
And, why not let me sleep till tenWhy get up at dawn, and then
Just sit around watch the newsDisagreeing with their views
I’m 76, for god’s sake
Can’t you give me just one breakGoodbye, Adios, auf Wiedersehen, and ChouSorry, I must sign off for now
Doctor’s Orders“Needle in,” the doctor said“This will keep you out of bed. And for a while stay in the houseEvading orders from your spouse.”
“No heavy lifting can you doIt would not set well with you
Nor wiping dishes in the sink
Nor ANY thing she can up think.”
“You get a pass from garbage work
It’s not the work you want to shirkBut orders from me you must obey
And stay off duty another day.”
“If she rebels and throws a fit
There is a comeback proper for it
Tell her I rule, that’s how it is
Doctor’s orders obey, Dear Ms.”
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