50ish
Calypso
Friends Romans teachers lend me your ears Our head man has just reached fifty years How he used his time is not very clear They say he spent most of it drinking beer Its true he missed Most of his birthdays ‘cos he was drunk The Grapes of Wrath Is not just another play that he teaches theclass Well now he’s reached fifty he’s a worried man He’s travelling faster than his old car can He’ll have to slow down or the pace will kill Now the rest of the journey is all down hill The big Five Oh Now you’ll have to take things a little slow And speed can kill ‘ Specially if the path is all down hill Well cheer up Bud things can’t get worse ‘Better buy that sports car before you ride that hearse Don’t let old-age rob you of your sex appeal Remember You’re only as old as the woman you feel. It’s sad but true Bob my friend time is catching up on you You’ll find I’m right Now it takes all night to do … what you did all night But come on now fifty’s not so bleak You’re only half as old as all your antiques Some would say you’re still in your prime But your value doesn’t increase with time It’s sad I know We’ll never see you on the “Sunday Road Show” Don’t get me wrong They couldn’t put a price on you on “Going for a Song” Well I must stop before you start I would like to wish my dear old ….. Friend The best respects on your half “C” They say life begins when you reach fifty Not true, I know You’ll still be standing in the wings waiting for the show When you reach that age All the best talent has left the stage So everyone here will agree Happy birthday on reaching fif....ty Drink and be merry, enjoy the wine Now you’ve reached 50 its borrowed time Happy birthday to you Hope that all your wishes do come true This wish is sincere Happy Birthday on your 5o’Th year I was asked to write a calypso for a Drama teacher. |