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Having a Drink with Jane

from The Old Songs’ Home by Shelley Posen

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When my day’s work is done and it hasn’t been fun
And I need someone cool, calm, and sane
I know what I’m prime for, I know that it’s time for
Having a drink with Jane

When what’s pissing me off is the gang at the office
And work is befogging my brain
The thing that I pray for the end of the day for
Is having a drink with Jane.

Some crave their tête à tête’s vodka-“tomaytah”
Juice with tabasco and lime
It doesn’t much matter, as long as the chatter
Is with the right person at the right place and time

The decor is too bright, and the waiter’s half tight
And the jazz ain’t exactly Coltrane
The joint isn’t classy, no white wine with “cass-y”
Where I have a drink with Jane

But when the world is too cold and I’m feeling too old
For the lust after lucre and gain
I forget about pelf and renew myself
By having a drink with Jane.

We sit at a table, squeeze in if we’re able
Or stand at the bar, don’t complain
We drink Bloody Marys, martinis or sherries
Or perhaps if it suits, we have flutes of champagne

When the pros are all con and the pressure is on
And I’m tired of life in the fast lane
There’s nothing more calming, more soothing—embalming!—
Than having a drink with Jane

Well they’ve stolen my bike, and the cabs are on strike
And I see I’ve just missed my last train
But what do I care when I pull up my chair
And have one more drink with Jane?

Department disasters, or soi-disant “masters”
The talk’s always light and urbane
Of how to make paté, or find jerbe mate
Or outlets for bargains and furniture stain

Well, I hate to say so, but I really must go
For that feeling’s come o’er me again
Since I’ve started this song, it’s been far, far too long
Since I last had a drink with Jane.

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from The Old Songs’ Home, released January 1, 2003

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Shelley Posen Ottawa, Ontario

SHELLEY POSEN is a Canadian songwriter and performer of his own and traditional songs. He writes in many styles and on many subjects. His songs are widely recognized for their wit, craftsmanship, and the profound effect many seem to have on listeners.

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