Punky's dilemma

Posted by Bruce Kahl on August 09, 2000

In Reply to: Punky's dilemma posted by Bob on August 09, 2000

: :
: : What is "Punky's dilemma" ?
: : And what is the origin?

: Song by the incomparable Paul Simon. See lyrics at www.openface.ca

Bookends
Theme/Save The Life Of My Child/America/Overs/ Voices Of Old People/Old Friends/Bookends Theme/Fakin' It/ Punkys Dilemma/Mrs. Robinson/A Hazy Shade Of Winter/At The Zoo
1968

Punky's Dilemma

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by Paul Simon
from "Bookends."----1968

Wish I was Kellog's Corn Flake Floatin' in my bowl Takin' movies
Relax in' a while livin' in style
Talkin' to a raisin who occasionally plays L.A.
Casually glancing at his toupee

Wish I was an english muffin 'bout to make the most out of a toaster
I'd ease myself down comin' up brown
I prefer boysenberry
More than any ordinary jam
I'm a citizens for boysenberry jam fan
Ah South California
If I become a first lieutenant
Would you put my photo on your piano?
"To Mary Jane... Best wishes, Martin"
Old Roger, draft-dodger
Leaving by the basement door
Ev'rybody knows what he's
Tippy-toeing down there for......