Easy Street

I remember the way
Our sainted mother
Would sit and croon us
Her lullaby.

She'd say, kids, there's a place
That's like no other
You got to get there before you die.

You don't get there
By playing from the rule book
You stack the aces
You load the dice.

Mother dear
Oh, we know you're down there listening
How can we follow
Your sweet Advice to...

Easy street, easy street
Where you sleep till noon
She'd repeat
Easy street
Better get there soon.

Easy street
Easy street
Where the rich folks play
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Move them feet.

Move them ever-lovin' feet
To easy street
Easy street
When you get there stay.

It ain't fair
How we scrounge
For three of four bucks
While she gets Warbucks.

The little brat!
It ain't fair this here life
Is drivin' me nuts!
While we get peanuts
She's livin' fat!

Maybe she holds the key that little lady
To gettin' more bucks.

Instead of less
Maybe we fix the game
With something shady.

Where does that put us?
Oh, tell her
If you want: yes!

Yes!
Easy street
Easy street
Annie is the key
Yes sirree
Yes sirree
Yes sirree
Easy street
Easy street
That's where we're gonna...be!