ETIQUETTE BLUES

by Gayle Grubb
as sung by Tom Stacks and the members of Harry Reser's Jumping Jacks, and Bob Pierce


Ladies and Gentlemen
Many other pointers we will mention!
Thank you for your very kind attention!!

Now, I'm the guy that wrote the book on etiquette
I know just how all your vittles should be et.
I have writ this little book about mistakes I've saw.
Take them down, and don't forget, that what I say is law.
Always leave your spoon up in your coffee
Starting with your soup, first sound your "A".   
Napkins are to catch the food that bounces off your knife
Tuck the napkin in so it will stay.
Always put both elbows on the table.
Many other pointers we could mention.
Always gesture with your fork.
Friday means it's fish or pork.
Thank you for your very kind attention.

When your tea is hot, just use your saucer.
Never ask for anything that you can safely reach.
When someone asks for bread just grab all you can
And deal them out like you were dealing bridge.
Always take two toothpicks; you might break one.
Many other pointers I might mention.
Put your gum beneath your plate
Eat fast, so you won't be late
Thank you for your very kind attention.

Wear your earmuffs eating watermelon.
Tiddlywinks is always proper with the seeds.
Cut your pickle so the two halves fly right off your plate.
Use your spoon when eating dandelion weeds.
When eating grapefruit, be sure and wear your goggles.
Many other pointers I might mention, but I haven't time.
Fingerbowls are set close by
In case your water glass runs dry
I do thank you for your very kind attention.

Never let your ice cream melt
And loosen two holes in your belt
Thank you for your very kind attention. 

Don't ever cut spaghetti up in pieces 
Eat it like a chicken eating worms.
When you're eating cake, be sure ya' eat the frosting first
Watch out for bacteria and germs.
Always laugh when somethin' funny happens
Many other pointers I could mention.
Grab your part so it won't drop
Always finish when you stop
Thank you for your very kind attention.

Ladies and Gentlemen!
Many other pointers we have mentioned!
Thank you for your very kind attention!!!


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