(carly simon/robbie shakespeare/mike mainieri) He asks her for permission To take the car Light his cigar Play his guitar Burn down the barn He asks her for permission To tie his shoes To take a snooze To read the news To sing the blues Chorus: He A real mama She treats him like a toy He (repeat) He asks her for permission
To get a tan To play his hand To blow a grand To be a man He asks her for permission To say goodnight To see snow white To watch the fight Chorus She points her finger And waves her hand And acts just like a queen bee But he Her for permission When he comes to see me Chorus