My Jeans Jonathan Richman

My Jeans Ah oh dum di da do Da dum di da do Well I know Alright Well my jeans they are a frayin' And don't talk Levi's because I've tried.

Everyday Clothes Jonathan Richman

Jeans and a sweater, jeans and a shirt I started going soft and I started to flirt Ooo Ooo Well jeans and something that didn't fit right Naw, But I loved her at first sight.

Since She Started to Ride Jonathan Richman

Well her jeans they get like a wet saddle blanket And her boots are like you'd figure And her car is full of hay Horses, humans if she had to rank it You'd bet on they that canter And them that need

My Little Kookenhaken Jonathan Richman

My heart has found a queen, my little Kookenhaken, well... Kookenhaken, the word from years ago. Kookenhaken, I've heard it now again.

I Can't Find My Best Friend Jonathan Richman

Well I can't find my best friend to help me through this night I Can't find my best frined because she's somewhere out of sight I miss her, I miss her and let there be no doubt when I can't find my best

UFO Man Jonathan Richman

UFO Man Well the UFO man is flying around, Flying around And now he's flying right over my town. Over my town.

The Neighbors Jonathan Richman

The Neighbors Jonathan it's late, don't you think that I should go Naw we were just starting to talk now, It was just getting good don't you know. But if I leave here in the morning. Yeah.

Roller Coaster by the Sea Jonathan Richman

Coaster by the Sea You see I went on the roller coaster last night when I was feeling bad Down by the sea in Santa Cruz and I was feeling sad But we went down, and around, and it knocked me out of my

Old World Jonathan Richman

Old World Well the old world may be dead Our parents can't understand But I still love my parents And I still love the old world Oh, I had a New York girlfriend And she couldn't understand how

My Love is a Flower (Just Beginning to Bloom) Jonathan Richman

My Love is a Flower (Just Beginning to Bloom) Well, my love is a flower just beginning to bloom Like those things from your garden that spring from the gloom.

Ice Cream Man Jonathan Richman

Well now, ice cream man, upon my street I heard your truck outside, it's really neat. Ice cream man, upon my block Your little chimes, they reel and they rock. Ice cream man, ring your bell.

Rooming House on Venice Beach Jonathan Richman

The ancient world was in my reach From my rooming house on venice beach.

I Eat With Gusto, Damn! You Bet Jonathan Richman

You Bet" By one Jonathan Richman. When I eat like I do it, I use not fork nor spoon No grace or culture to it When I call my own tune.

When I Dance Jonathan Richman

Well, they're all in my trance When I dance The way I move myself around And they're all in my trance When I dance.

I Must Be King Jonathan Richman

Since she's my queen, Well that makes me king. And she and I are like brother and sister, I get to be her companion. And share her secrets, They put us side by side to live. To live.

Girlfriend Jonathan Richman

Girlfriend If I were to walk to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston Well, first I'd go to the room where they keep the Cezanne But if I had by my side a girlfriend Then I could look through the paintings

Springtime Jonathan Richman

Because it has my heart throbbing so hard and free. And tease more, tease more Because my heart understands what it was put here for. My heart was put here to feel this kind of teasing.

The Baltimores Jonathan Richman

And there is a band that affects my soul, The Baltimores they sing Rock and Roll. And they play no guitar, they just sing.

City Vs. Country Jonathan Richman

Country I want to live close to downtown to be near my friends I want to be close to them, And still be out by the trees and the wind Havin' both will be hard to find I'm sure, But then ain't that

Dodge Veg-O-Matic Jonathan Richman

Well, that's my Dodge Veg-O-Matic there in the parking lot. My Dodge Veg-O-Matic, there in the parking lot. You know, I like it. You know, I like to watch it rot.

To Hide a Little Thought Jonathan Richman

Many thoughts they come and go This to shall pass she'll never know Since my way is bold and free She noticed something strange in me Mabye my voice speeded up or slowed down Maybe my eyes started

Nineteen In Naples Jonathan Richman

I had American money falling outta my pants 19, 19 Italian train tickets fallin' outta my hands 19 in Naples 19, 19 in Naples When I was 19 I went across the sea and I found myself in italy oh

Chewing Gum Wrapper Jonathan Richman

Cruddy little chewing gum wrapper, My eyes would not let go; Saw the little thing that I liked so.

Abdul and Cleopatra Jonathan Richman

Well, Cleopatra, take my patience and test it. Cleopatra, take your time as ye may. My time has been well-spent, I done cleaned up my tent. You'll like it when you see it someday.

Hospital Jonathan Richman

stand you And it makes me think about me That I'm involved with you But I'm in love with this power that shows through in your eyes I go to bakeries all day long There's a lack of sweetness in my

The Fenway Jonathan Richman

Nowhere do I feel more at home, it seems, Then on the Fenway, where I dreamed my dreams. Well I was small, they took us to old Mechanics Hall.

Closer Jonathan Richman

Closer I'm there in the bed with my wife And she's looking for some room to sleep And I'm there touching her shoulder Hoping that maybe we could dream the same dream I stare into space awake I

Surrender Jonathan Richman

Now, I can be stubborn and draw the line But now I've learned to pray thy will and not mine Love has softened my heart and softened me It's softened my eyes on the things they see And my cheek has

Just Look at Me Jonathan Richman

Well, she herself might never come back But she's with me all my days. Her certain way of talkin', her certain silent ways.

Dignified and Old Jonathan Richman

Dignified and Old My telephone never rings She'd never call me I hate myself today But I can see through this bitterness and sadness And so I won't die Someday I think I'll be dignified and old

Corner Store Jonathan Richman

Corner Store Well I walked past just yesterday And I couldn't bear that new mall no more I can't expect you all to see it my way But you may not know what was there before And I want them to put

Now is Better Than Before Jonathan Richman

Sometimes I think that my cheeks had more color in the past, And that my heart once did beat more fast.

Astral Plane Jonathan Richman

Astral Plane Tonight I'm all alone in my room I'll go insane if you won't sleep with me I'll still be with you I'm gonna meet you on the astral plane The astral plane for dark at night The astral

I was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar Jonathan Richman

I was dancing with my friends And dancing alone. Well the first bar things were alright But in this bar, things were Friday night. In the first bar things were just alright.

When She Kisses Me Jonathan Richman

I open my eyes and where is she? (well, she?)

That Little Sleeper Car Jonathan Richman

My friends with guts tell me that I'm nuts, But Ive seen all I need to see. That little sleeper car might fool the world But that little sleeper car's not foolin' me.

New England Jonathan Richman

It's my favorite place. I've been all around the world, but I love New England best. I might be prejudiced. But it's true, I love New England best. Well, now...

Twilight in Boston Jonathan Richman

back bay there Few clouds, heading for Kenmore Square When it's twilight in Boston Taking a left Going by the Fenway By the Marshland Park The little memorial By the victory gardens One of my

The World Is Showing It's Hand (Album Ver.) Jonathan Richman

Well well when I first smelled the bus fumes from the diesel motor well my two year old mind could only applaud such odor the world is showing me its tricks the world was showing its hand then an alley

Reno Jonathan Richman

Reno Well, a good babysitter can be hard to find Reno But I've got Reno on my little mind Reno Sometimes it drives me wild the way we can't be alone Reno Reno Reno I've gotta take her somewhere

Bermuda Jonathan Richman

Bermuda Jonathan, Jonathan, I wanna know something, Well have you ever been to Bermuda? Yeah my band once played down there. What did you like about Bermuda?

Parties in the U.S.A. Jonathan Richman

Well my friends were having a party 'round about 9:00, Down in Huntington Beach when the Police knocked, Well, my friends were just quiet now.

Hey There Little Insect Jonathan Richman

Each time on my arm you landed, it makes me faint. I say, hey there, little insect, please calm down. Then we'll have fun and fool around.

Someone I Care About Jonathan Richman

Picture this: I'm walking with my girlfriend 28 misguided souls combined say, "We're moving in" There's a certain kind of girl that you care about so much You say, "I don't care what you guys do to

A Higher Power Jonathan Richman

They say that magic and the science world collide But Einstein saw me looking at her and he joined my side And I knew how it would be the way she hated me And there must be a higher power somewhere

Fender Stratocaster Jonathan Richman

the 50s looking so bold Fender Stratocaster Everythin' your parents hated about rock 'n roll Fender Fender Fender Wangin' and a twangin, sounding so tough Fender Stratocaster And the kids in my

Love Me Like I Love Jonathan Richman

Love Me Like I Love la la dum da da da lum la la la da dum dum da dum ah oh ah oh I want people to love me like I can love want people to love me like I love I want to open up my lunch box

The Morning of Our Lives Jonathan Richman

And it ain't just me who thinks so, dear, I asked my friends. Now, Leroy and Asa and D. Sharpe, Tell her not to be afraid. Tell her it's okay. Tell her it's all right.

Vampire Girl Jonathan Richman

She's not so scary she's got all of my records. Vampire Girl, Vampire Girl Oh, I get so intrigued when they look like a vampire girl.

The Beach Jonathan Richman

The Beach One Two Bang Bang Bang Well the beach be one of the best things we got, Cause it's not what you have on but what you not. No more silly clothes for you, No more shoes no necktie too, An...