words and music by Jonathan Ochshorn (copyright 2008 J. Ochshorn)
1. she put squints on a triple
with q on the double
i thought i was winning
but now i’m in trouble
all of my hopes, false expectations
burst like a bubble
2. it’s the first rule of offense
to cover your back
protect all your troopers
from a flanking attack
don’t let the lineman
in for a sack
[chorus] how could i let myself relinquish control
let my constructions collapse into rubble
on the very last play, on the very last roll
she put squints on a triple with q on the double
3. she has flung in my face
all those skills that i taught her
now i’m left in disgrace
it’s a moral that’s sought here
you better be careful when playing
games with your daughter [chorus]
bridge: just look at the score
nothing will be the same in this game anymore
4. she giggles and she claps
but her face seems to soften
i think she’s perhaps
rolled the dice once too often
so come on now, one more for the road baby
i’m not yet in my coffin [chorus]
Production notes:
arranged and produced by J. Ochshorn
recorded at home with garageBand software July, 2008
vocals: J. Ochshorn
real instruments (guitar): J. Ochshorn
software instruments played live on midi keyboard (piano, drums, bass, organ): J. Ochshorn
I think that’s why we have children, to humble us, to teach us, and yet, it’s a delight. C.