Sweet little baby from the hills somewhere Here’s a pretty lovebud for your hair Itty bitty girl sippin’ Grenadine Look who’s talking to Selfish Gene There’s a place way down in Brentwood Out to Georgio’s we all g’wine The maître ‘d’s gonna take care of everything He’s a personal friend of mine What a prize you are Honey don’t you scratch my new car
Selfish Gene he’s one in a million A safe harbor in every storm Many call but few are chosen
Hey pretty baby let’s have a little fun The Pinot is flowing and the night’s still young Over and above and behind and between Make a little party for Selfish Gene Steady girl let me grab on your wig hat Down in the corncrib we shall go No brains no regrets no worries Hidey hi hidey hey hidey ho Kundalini now! Baby let me show you how
Selfish Gene don’t lick no Manolos He don’t argue — he don’t ask twice Selfish Gene don’t serve two masters
Why Must every time I turn my ship around Some bastard come and knock my skyline down
I guess that’s everything I suppose The playdate’s over and the case is closed Tell me momma that I didn’t do right To have a little something on Amateur Night I feel sure that we’ll meet again sometime Don’t see why and I don’t know when Maybe I’ll catch you down at the daily If you haven’t moved on by then Take a dollar from the drawer Daddy’s got a whole lot more
Selfish Gene needs clarity and closure This is his house and that’s your cab You need a hug — now don’t be bashful
Do yourself and your friend a favor You don’t bargain with Selfish Gene Selfish Gene don’t take no prisoners
Vocals, bass, guitar solo: Walter Becker Drums: Keith Carlock Guitar: Jon Herington Piano, calliope: Jim Beard Keyboards: Ted Baker Percussion: Gordon Gottlieb Background vocals: Luciana Souza (solo), Kate Markowitz