Old folks lament
by
John Malayter

Put your teeth in mama get your red dress on
Get my hat out the closet we’re going downtown
Screw your leg on tight find your other shoe
We’re going out tonight just me and you



When we were young we went out all the time
Laughing and drinking making love all night
People would stare but we wouldn’t care
Because we had each other when we had hair



Chous
When we had hair before all this started
Before things stopped working and I knew when I farted
When peon came easy and we had solid stools
We had each other laughing like fools



Get me my pills for my heart and blood pressure
Don’t forget the pill for my little pecker
I’ve got your cane and your walkers in the car
And I charged up your scooter in case we park far

Now the Buffet is at five but will be there by four
Will get a good seat in line right by the door
Will eat ourselves silly for 499
Just like the old days your hand in mine