DIRTY DISH RAG
Well I came home early and I want my coffee
But — you weren't here and all the cups were dirty
I — looked all over couldn't find the dish rag
Momma your housework has started to lag
Look here sweet daddy I don't think you're one too brag
I can't clean nothing with this dirty dish rag
But if you would have fixed the washing machine
I could have washed that bloody thing so clean
I got no time cause I'm working overtime
To feed this family got to stretch every dime
You've never been hungry so don't chew the rag
Living with you is really such a drag
Since when do you work overtime at the bar
And where's all the money from the cookie jar
Quit boozing and you'll have money in the bag
You won't look stupid and your stomach won't sag
Well there's one thing I know beyond any doubt
Feed me good at home and I won't have to dine out
Scrub this house work your fingers to the bone
Nothing you can do can mend this broken home
© 1971 Stefan des Lauriers