And the sign said “Long-haired freaky people need not apply”
So I tucked my hair up under my hat and I went in to ask him why
He said “You look like a fine upstanding young man, I think you’ll do”
So I took off my hat, I said “Imagine that. Huh! Me workin’ for you!”
Whoa-oh-oh
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign
Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind
Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?
And the sign said anybody caught trespassin’ would be shot on sight
So I jumped on the fence and-a yelled at the house, “Hey! What gives you
the
right?”
“To put up a fence to keep me out or to keep mother nature in”
“If God was here he’d tell you to your face, Man, you’re some kinda sinner”
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign
Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind
Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?
Now, hey you, mister, can’t you read?
You’ve got to have a shirt and tie to get a seat
You can’t even watch, no you can’t eat
You ain’t supposed to be here
The sign said you got to have a membership card to get inside
Ugh!
—— lead guitar ——
And the sign said, “Everybody welcome. Come in, kneel down and pray”
But when they passed around the plate at the end of it all, I didn’t have a
penny to pay
So I got me a pen and a paper and I made up my own little sign
I said, “Thank you, Lord, for thinkin’ ‘bout me. I’m alive and doin’ fine.”
Wooo!
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign
Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind
Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?
Vermont has a billboard law, so there are very few advertizing signs.
One day I was headed to Saratoga NY, I was on US.rt. 4, as I passed in to NY I was hit by sign after sign advertizing anything, and every thing. Made it hard to see traffic signs.
Ok, it’s not that bad, but ,when you don’t see’em all the time.
It’s like the time I was looking for a particular restaurant, passed by it 3 times, because there were so many signs for stores, etc. that I missed the restaurant one.
You’ve got to prime the pump, you must
Have faith and believe.
You’ve got to give of yourself
‘Fore you’re willing to receive.
Drink all the water you can hold.
Wash your face, cool your feet.
But leave the bottle full for others.
Thak ya kindly, Desert Pete.
There are signs and there are signs. Please, take a moment to reflect on this and decide now, which signs to believe. God bless you all and Merry Christmas.
Eldo Disc Golf said, 5 months ago@^^^^ Grog Anybody else confused by a Guy Who prays saying “IF God were here”?!?….must be just to make the Song ‘work’……
NO! It must be the author paid attention in school. He was using correct English. When he used “IF” that put it in the realm of the subjunctive. If I were a rich man… If I were a carpenter, and you were a lady…
martin4188 about 14 years ago
Why is it When I try to pass The guy in front Steps on the gas
BURMA SHAVE
GROG Premium Member about 14 years ago
And the sign said “Long-haired freaky people need not apply” So I tucked my hair up under my hat and I went in to ask him why He said “You look like a fine upstanding young man, I think you’ll do” So I took off my hat, I said “Imagine that. Huh! Me workin’ for you!” Whoa-oh-oh
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?
And the sign said anybody caught trespassin’ would be shot on sight So I jumped on the fence and-a yelled at the house, “Hey! What gives you the right?” “To put up a fence to keep me out or to keep mother nature in” “If God was here he’d tell you to your face, Man, you’re some kinda sinner”
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?
Now, hey you, mister, can’t you read? You’ve got to have a shirt and tie to get a seat You can’t even watch, no you can’t eat You ain’t supposed to be here The sign said you got to have a membership card to get inside Ugh!
—— lead guitar ——
And the sign said, “Everybody welcome. Come in, kneel down and pray” But when they passed around the plate at the end of it all, I didn’t have a penny to pay So I got me a pen and a paper and I made up my own little sign I said, “Thank you, Lord, for thinkin’ ‘bout me. I’m alive and doin’ fine.” Wooo!
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Sign Sign, sign
Good Morning, Fellow Cave Dwellers
GROG Premium Member about 14 years ago
Signs
LittleSister18 about 14 years ago
Signs signs everywhere.
Crabbyrino Premium Member about 14 years ago
She saw his beard And said “No dice.” The wedding’s off, I’ll cook the rice.
BURMA SHAVE
WoodEye about 14 years ago
Thanks for the great FLASHBACK Grog
Yukoner about 14 years ago
Hey Grog, I never heard that one before. Thanks.
Edcole1961 about 14 years ago
Time to sign off.
rshive about 14 years ago
My favorite sign is “Shirt and shoes required.”
Means eveything else is optional, I guess.
Sandfan about 14 years ago
Listen Birds These Signs Cost Money So Roost Awhile But Don’t Get Funny
Burma Shave
http://seniors-site.com/funstuff/burma.html
wicky about 14 years ago
A nut at the wheel a peach at the right a curve in the road fruit salad tonight burma shave.
Dkram about 14 years ago
Vermont has a billboard law, so there are very few advertizing signs.
One day I was headed to Saratoga NY, I was on US.rt. 4, as I passed in to NY I was hit by sign after sign advertizing anything, and every thing. Made it hard to see traffic signs.
Ok, it’s not that bad, but ,when you don’t see’em all the time.
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scrabblefiend about 14 years ago
It’s like the time I was looking for a particular restaurant, passed by it 3 times, because there were so many signs for stores, etc. that I missed the restaurant one.
rshive about 14 years ago
From another sign song that I recall
You’ve got to prime the pump, you must Have faith and believe. You’ve got to give of yourself ‘Fore you’re willing to receive. Drink all the water you can hold. Wash your face, cool your feet. But leave the bottle full for others. Thak ya kindly, Desert Pete.
Apologies to the (now deceased) author.
Clevite Kid Premium Member about 14 years ago
He lit a match
To check the tank.
That’s why we call him
Skinless Frank.
BURMA SHAVE
pawpawbear about 14 years ago
There are signs and there are signs. Please, take a moment to reflect on this and decide now, which signs to believe. God bless you all and Merry Christmas.
taker48 about 14 years ago
Grog that was cool my friend best song I’ve ever heard and haven’t heard it in years God bless you man
William LaMar Premium Member about 14 years ago
She kissed her hairbrush by mistake She thought is was her husband Jake
Burma Shave
In this world of toil and sin Your head grows bald, But not your chin
Burma Shave
craigwestlake about 14 years ago
Men with whiskers ‘Neath their noses Should be kissin’ Eskimoses…
Burma Shave
lightenup Premium Member about 14 years ago
As Bill Engvall said, “here’s your sign”.
Have a great day, BCers!
GROG Premium Member about 14 years ago
Eldo, I didn’t write the lyrics - I just posted them.
SidSnomann about 14 years ago
I saw Bill Engvall a couple of times in his early years. Somewhere around here I have an autographed Bill Engvall sign.
COWBOY7 about 14 years ago
Reality at it’s best!
magnamax about 14 years ago
Eldo He wasn’t praying, he was complaining about all the signs cluttering up the landscape.
pandemo over 13 years ago
Eldo Disc Golf said, 5 months ago@^^^^ Grog Anybody else confused by a Guy Who prays saying “IF God were here”?!?….must be just to make the Song ‘work’……
NO! It must be the author paid attention in school. He was using correct English. When he used “IF” that put it in the realm of the subjunctive. If I were a rich man… If I were a carpenter, and you were a lady…
A distinction our language is sadly losing…