Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Christmas in Southgate, artist - Ry Cooder. Album song My Name Is Buddy, in the genre Музыка мираDate of issue: 31.08.2006
Record label: Nonesuch
Song language: English
Christmas in Southgate |
| Well, you got no credit and I got no cash |
| Now that bonus they give us was nothing but trash |
| You been laid off at Goodyear, I been laid off at Hughes |
| It looks like a bad year, there just ain’t no use |
| 'Cause it’s Christmas in Southgate, you been a true friend |
| I ain’t never been much of a churchgoing man |
| But I’d even give up drinkin' whiskey and gin |
| If Jesus and Santa Claus ever get back down to Southgate again |
| Well, the telephone rang and it jumped off the wall |
| Says, We’re sorry, Buddy, but we can’t place your call |
| 'Cause Jesus don’t answer, Santa ain’t got back yet |
| What’s a poor old Red Cat got a right to expect? |
| So I called up my banker to ask for a loan |
| Said, It’s Christmas Eve, Buddy, there ain’t no one home |
| Then I called up my preacher and he said, We’re through |
| What the heck is a poor old Red Cat gonna do? |
| Now I’d work any job just to clear a day’s pay |
| Except for being President of the old USA |
| Now that’s dirty work, Lefty, no future, it’s true |
| I’d rather drink up my last nickel with you |
| Well it’s Christmas in Southgate, you been a true friend |
| I ain’t never been much of a churchgoin' man |
| But I’d even give up drinkin' whiskey and gin |
| If Jesus and Santa Claus ever come back down to Southgate again |