Lyrics So Long - Randy Newman

So Long

Home again and the streets are not much cleaner
And the quaint old south side scenery
Is quaint no more
Just older than before
Go up the stairs and down the hallway
To my daddy’s door
Your son is home, Dad, and he’s found a girl
And she’s the greatest girl in all the world
I think you’ll like her, Dad, I hope you do
But if you don’t that’s alright, too
What’s new?
Do you still work at the drugstore?
Is that true?
Still polishing the same floor?
I missed my good, old Dad
My but I’m glad to see you
Come and see us, Poppa, when you can
There’ll always be a place for my old man
Just drop by when it’s convenient to
Be sure and call before you do
So long Dad
I Think It’s Going To Rain Today
Broken windows and empty hallways
A pale dead moon in the sky streaked with gray
Human kindness is overflowing
And I think it’s going to rain today
Scarecrows dressed in the latest styles
With frozen smiles to chase love away
Human kindness is overflowing
And I think it’s going to rain today
Lonely, lonely
Tin can at my feet
Think I’ll kick it down the street
That’s the way to treat a friend
Bright before me the signs implore me
Help the needy and show them the way
Human kindness is overflowing
And I think it’s going to rain today