She said, "who answered the phone?
i dont understand, i thought youd be alone
tonight."
I said, "the girl who lives here,
said the band could stay if we bought the
beer."
she said, "i dont like the sound of that,
tell me what she looks like - thing or fat?"
i said, "uh...i cant really say,
what does it matter anyway?"
i said, "it's good to hear your voice,
i really do miss you but we made the right
choice."
she said, "i hope you're eating well and
living here w/o you is living through
hell."
i said, "...well i may be home early
it'll be a few days till i know for surely"
"shirley! Is that her name?
is she in love and do you feel the same?"
no, i dont feel the same
chorus:
i cannot find a way to make peace with
you today.
so where will we be tomorrow?
so i busted my ass to make it home and
when i got there - she wasnt alone
she said, "you're home so soon.
i didnt get a chance to clean the room."
I said, "...forget this house...
road cheese calls both man and mouse."
she said, "dont end it this way.
i really did miss you everyday
...well...almost everyday...in every way."
chorusTwo drummers they were seated in a grand hotel one day
While dining they were chatting in a sort of joking way
There came a pretty waitress to bring the tray of food
They spoke to her familiarly in a manner sort of rude
At first she did not notice nor make the least reply
When somethin' that was said to her brought teardrops to her eyes
She turned on her tormentors, her cheeks were flamin' red
Approaching as a picture these are the words she said
My Mother was a lady and your's, I would allow
You may have a sister who needs protection now
I've come to this great city to find my brother, dear
You would not dare insult me, sir, if brother Jack were here
The two sat there in silence, their heads hung low in shame
Forgive us, miss, we meant no harm, pray tell us what is your name
She told him and he cried aloud I know your brother too
We've been friends for many, many years and he oft times speaks of you
Come go with me when I go back and if you'll only wed
I'll take you to him as my bride, I've loved you since you said
My Mother was a lady and your's, I would allow
You may have a sister who needs protection now
I've come to this great city to find my brother, dear
You would not dare insult me, sir, if brother Jack were here