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What I Did Today Lyrics by The View UpStairs Original Off-Broadway Cast

The View UpStairs

2017

[PATRICK]
Today I climbed the tallest tree in City Park
And squawked at three old ladies strolling by
Then I ran to Congo Square, where jazz perfumed the air
Got my palm read by a voodoo priest with a glass eye
Today...
He said I'd been a hero in another life
My adventures had inspired songs and poetry
Then he smiled as if to say I had good juju heading my way
But he wouldn't take my money – He just winked and waved goodbye
Today...
I jumped into the bayou with no clothing on
Found gold hidden beneath the muddy floor
I cleaned up with a cocktail at Hotel Monteleone
Ran up a thousand dollar tab, then waltzed right out the door
Today...
Today I climbed the tallest tree in City Park
Got a twenty-dollar ticket from a cop
There was jazz in Congo Square, but the voodoo priest wasn't there
I tried to sing along but then got asked to stop
Today...
The summer heat beat down like hellfire
So I swam to the shallow depths of the plastic pool
Where there was no gold. Not even a little bit...
And it's true they know me pretty well at Hotel Monteleone
'Cause I'm on a list that says "do not admit"
But just when I was ready to write off today –
I met a boy who seemed a little bit like me
A pretty boy who had a most distinguished nose
It was a little strange because he did not know what year it was
But I thought "This day ain't over yet, let's see where the night goes."
Ain't it funny how fast a day can change?
Funny how fast...
Funny...
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The View UpStairs Original Off-Broadway Cast

The View UpStairs Original Off-Broadway Cast

About “What I Did Today” by The View UpStairs Original Off-Broadway Cast

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"What I Did Today" appears on "The View UpStairs" in 2017.

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