David Gale
Catnapping
Catnappin’ on a dog day noon
just barely can move
it’s hazy and I’m lazy I
got nothing to prove
Gone fishing… Catch phrase of the day
beneath the sycamore trees
aint had a bite, but that’s alright
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I’m just here for the breeze
I got nothing to prove
I’m just lost in a dream
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Catnappin’ got them sleepy time blues
no horsing around
just sittin’ … so fittin’
right here on the ground
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My mission's to catch me a wink
On the bank of this stream
Plenty Zzzs are surrounding me
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I'm lost in a dream
I got nothin' to prove
I'm just here for the breeze
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Finally, I'm here
Everything gonna be all right now, now
A favorite thing to do, and I don't need you
When I'm sleeping
On New Year's Day
The night before, no fireworks
No kiss to start the year
Counting down to loneliness
No good luck wishes only tears
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On New Year’s Day I ask the One above
Why he makes me cry
When I think about the one I love
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What kind of fool would let her go
Alone back into town?
The sun had shined, no more
A blood-stained coat was all they found
(Chorus)
The first year gave the blues
To me and I withdrew
Then my tears were dried on number 9
But I will always remember you
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With my hand behind her head
I pulled her to my lips
The smoke begins to bloom
From fire on my fingertip
(Chorus)
On New Year's Day I ask Him for forgiveness