Hey Dad (2008)

Hey Dad

5:45 on a Monday morn
The cab is waiting outside.
I've got my roller bag and my laptop case
And a fat book to read while I ride.

Once at the airport I glide to my gate
On frequent flyer miles.
I keep my receipts and fill out timesheets
And remember how it's worth my while.

What's today?
It's Monday.
What day are you coming home?
Friday night.
Ok, bye-bye.

What's today?
It's Tuesday.
What day are you coming home?
Friday night.
Ok, bye-bye.

Hey Dad
Sit on the couch next to me.
We'll hold hands
And watch tv.
It's my favorite show
It's your favorite too.
And when it's done
We can read Winnie the Pooh.

Law and Order with a room service tray
Sitting on the queen size bed.
Write email, sweat the detail
Fix the items colored in red.

Continental breakfast and coffee to go
Head out to the rental car
Check my tie, polish my shoes
Another day in the life of a star.

What's today?
It's Wednesday.
What day are you coming home?
Friday night.
Ok, bye-bye.

What's today?
It's Thursday.
What day are you coming home?
Friday night.
Ok, bye-bye.


Take me to the park.
Come play with trains.
We'll take a juice box
And some Teddy Grahams.
We'll slide down the pole
Run to the tree
Dig giant holes
And buy an ice cream.

Jefferson and Lincoln
And Robert E. Lee
On the parkway tonight.
Still tapping on my Blackberry
Monday I’ll come set it right.

The house is dark, fumble with my keys
Leftovers waiting for me.
Take off my shoes and walk upstairs
Kiss their heads while they sleep.

Hey Dad
Sit on the couch next to me.
We'll hold hands
And watch tv.
It's my favorite show
It's your favorite too.
And when it's done
We can go to the zoo.

Woo Hoo.