Classic Poem

(I S Back IN T OWN )

(with Bob Schafer)

It can rain, it can snow, it can sleet, it can blow,
Doggone it, I don't give a hang.
You can read in my face something soon will take place,
I'm saying good-bye to the gang.
I'm acting like a nut,
No, I'm not crazy, but
My special friend is back in town.
I've not been treated right,
But I'll make up tonight,
My special friend is back in town.
Now don't stand in my hall
Or I'll call you down,
From today keep away
'Cause I'm true when he's around.
Take care, don't talk too much
Or we'll both get in dutch,
My special friend is back in town.
Don't phone me at the store,
No, you can't write me anymore,
My special friend is back in town.
Of course, when we meet on the street
Merely stop to say,
" Howdy do. How are you? "
After that you be on your way.
Go on and tell what you know,
I'll swear it isn't so,
My special friend is back in town.
No parties from tonight,
My poker games are tight,
My special friend is back in town.
Take back your jewelry,
It can't be seen on me,
My special friend is back in town.
Take back this, take back that —
After all, they're yours —
Take your dog, take your cat,
Or he'll think you're Santa Claus.
Excuse me while I laugh
But I just hid your photograph,
My special friend is back in town.
First we'll go to a show,
Later on we'll dine,
After that, to my flat,
Can't you guess what's on my mind?
If you don't see no lights,
Don't you ring my bell tonight,
My special friend is back in town.