They're Coming To Take Me Away
Words & Music:
Jerry Samuels (Napolean
XIV)
This
stream-of-consciousness song is spoken ˆ la "a maniac" to the
accompaniment of a simple drum kit keeping time. Don't forget the spring reverb as you get
"crazier"!
Remember when you ran away and
I got on my knees
And begged you not to leave
because I'd go berserk??
Well!
You left me anyhow, and then
the days got worse and worse.
And, now, you see I've gone
completely out of my mind.
And...
They're coming to take me
away, ha-ha!!
They're coming to take me
away, ho-ho, hee-hee, ha-ha!!
To the funny farm, where life
is beautiful all the time.
I'll be happy to see those
nice, young men in their clean, white coats.
And they're coming to take me
away. Ha-ha!!!!!
You thought it was a joke and
so you laughed -- you laughed! --
When I had said that losing
you would make me flip my lid.
Right???
You know you laughed, I heard
you laugh!
You laughed!
You laughed and laughed and
then you left.
But, now, you know I'm utterly
mad!
And...
They're coming to take me
away, ha-ha!!
They're coming to take me
away, ho-ho, hee-hee, ha-ha!!
To the happy home with trees
and flowers and chirping birds,
And basket weavers who sit and
smile and twiddle their thumbs and toes.
And they're coming to take me
away. Ha-ha!!!!!
I cooked your food, I cleaned
your house and
This is how you pay me back
for all my kind, unselfish, loving deeds.
Huh??!!
Well, you just wait, they'll
find you yet!
And, when they do, they'll put
you in the ASPCA, you mangy mutt!!!
And...
They're coming to take me
away, ha-ha!!
They're coming to take me
away, ho-ho, hee-hee, ha-ha!!
To the funny farm, where life
is beautiful all the time,
And I'll be happy to see those
nice, young men in their clean, white coats
And they're coming to take me
away. Ha-ha!!!!!
To the happy home with trees
and flowers and chirping birds,
And basket weavers who sit and
smile and twiddle their thumbs and toes.
And they're coming to take me
away. Ha-ha!!!!!