First of all they come along and say there put your
Baby in school
But I was taught to win this game you must obey each
Golden rule
I said that I'm too young to die and can I wear my cowboy
Hat
They said wait a minute son now that's the end of that
And I couldn't be you if you wanted me to
And you couldn't be me if I begged you to be
They said that you're a big boy now it's time to set you
Free in the world
Don't forget that steady job and don't forget that
Steady girl
They said you start at nine o'clock and then we let you
Out at five
And if you act very smart you get a pension when you're
65
I said I couldn't be you if you wanted me to
And you couldn't be me if I begged you to be
Said I couldn't be you if you wanted me to
And you couldn't be me if I begged you to be