My old desk does an arabesque In the morning when I first arrive It's a pleasure to see it's waiting there for me To keep my hopes alive Such a comfort to know it's got no place to go It's always there It's the one thing I've got, a huge success My good old desk My old desk never needs a rest And I've never once heard it cry I've never seen it tease, it's always there to please me From nine to five Such a comfort to know, it's dependable and slow But it's always there It's the one friend I've got, a giant of the times My good old desk My old desk isn't picturesque But it's happy as a desk can be We never say a word, but it's perfectly all right with me For when my heart's on the floor, I just open the drawer Of my favorite guest And what do I see but a picture of me Working at my good old desk