Lullaby - Loudon Wainwright, III

Shut up and go to bed

Put the pillow under your head

I’m sick and tired of all of your worries

Shut up and say goodnight

Say your prayers and turn out the lights

I’m sick and tired of all of your sob stories

Shut up and shut your eyes

No more histrionics, no more college tries

Stop pushing.

Stop shoving.

Stop straining

Shut your mouth and button your lip

You’re a late night faucet that’s got a drip

All you’re doing is merely complaining

The excuse that you’re crazy is useless

You’re not biting, you’re barking

You’re toothless

But you’re ruthless

Shut up and count some sheep

Do me a favor and don’t bitch in your sleep

No more agony

Please, no more sorrow

Shut up and catch some ZZZs

Ice cream with a cherry plus a big pretty please

I promise we’ll resume tomorrow

Good night