Lyrics Better Not Wake the Baby - The Decemberists

Better Not Wake the Baby

Kick a hole in the hallway
While singing like a painted lady
Use your skull like a cannonball
But it better not wake the baby
How long will this go on?
How long, indeed?
You can bang a drum 'till the money’s all gone
But it better not wake the baby
Make your moan of your lot in life
Split your mind half crazy
Gouge your eyes with a butter knife
But it better not wake the baby
How long will this go on?
How long, indeed?
You can bang a drum 'till the money’s all gone
But it better not wake the baby
Drown yourself in crocodile tears
Curse the gods what made 'ye
Pine away for your better years
But it better not wake the baby
How long will this go on?
How long, indeed?
You can bang a drum 'till the money’s all gone
But it better not wake the baby
How long will this go on?
How long, indeed?
You can bang a drum 'till the money’s all gone
But it better not wake the baby