First, I'd like to let you all know that as of March 20, today, ALL Language Table meetings are being cancelled until further notice. Remember that you can STILL call your friends on the phone and visit with them in the language of your choice.
While sitting here myself at home here in Northern Minnesota, Sheltered in place, I came up with the lyrics to this song. my sincere apologies and extreme gratitude to Lew DeWitt and the Statler Brothers who wrote and first performed "Flowers on the Wall" in 1955 for the tune that inspired these lyrics.
COVID 19 SEPTUAGENARIAN BLUES
C Am
I've been hearing you're concerned about my happiness
D G
As a septuagenarian I couldn't worry less
C Am
If I were walkin' in your shoes, I wouldn't worry none
D G
While you know that I'm sheltered in place and havin' lots of fun
(chorus)
Am
Watchin' news crawls on TV, You know that don't bother me
Scrollin' Facebook until dawn, 'til my brain is almost gone
F
Eatin' Oreo cookies, watchin' President Donald Trump
G
Now don't tell me, that I'm in a frump
C Am
Last night I pretended I was strolling in Paree
D G
Perdonez moi monsieur mais mon hotel Ca c'est ici?
C Am
So please don't give a thought to me, I'm really doin' fine
D G
You can always phone me here, I'm having quite a time
(repeat chorus)
For the 3rd to last line, phonetically in English it can be:
"Peardonay mwa mesyure, may mo notel sah say teesee."
Don't worry if your pronunciation isn't so good, remember that you're a tourist here in Paree. Happy traveling and have a great virtual vacation. See you at the Tables after this pandemic is over.
