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PACKRAT BLUES-Norman B-Deviations from the Norm

I got tons o' news-
papers in my room.
I know they're ripe for dumpin',
But might be worth sompthin'.

I got the madcap hat rack backpack packrat blues.

In all my foundling clothes
Can be found some holes.
I'm wearin' matchless shoes:
I pick, but do not choose.

I got the madcap hat rack backpack packrat blues.

Me of bein' wasteful
You cannot accuse:
I speak in diverse dialects:
I use both Y'ALL and YOUSE:
I cain't refuse to use:
I do both DON'Ts DOs.

Now, when I go for a cruise,
My eyes do not snooze:
I stop at ev'ry garage
Sale and search garbage:

I cain't refuse refuse:
I am its refuge:
I dig on mixed reviews:
I'm glad for cheers or boos:

I got the madcap hat rack backpack packrat blues.
I said the madcap hat rack backpack packrat blues!
Yeah!

(p)(c)2008 Norman Schulerud Bie, Jr. All rights reserved. (p)1990 Norman B (part of Deviations from the Norm). First broadcast in 1985 on WMNF 88.5 Tampa Community Radio. First performed live in 1983 at the Songwriters' Forum at Rough Riders restaurant in Ybor City, Florida (Tampa's Artistic District).