Black Friday (Shopping Edition)

(to Steely Dan's Black Friday)

When Black Friday’s done
The stores will close the doors
And say “Thanks for shopping!” as they hike up the prices more

When Black Friday’s done
I suspect everyone reloads
And the cash they’ve not sings out for a new bar code

When Black Friday’s done
You find it’s not for free
They’re gonna finance me

When Black Friday’s done
My goose I am gonna cook
Wanna carve on the big bad bird and my little check book

Gonna lose my shirt on fees
Gonna charge myself some shoes
While singing my tune “Poor Me, I’ve the Shoppin’ Blues”

When Black Friday’s done
I’ll be seeing red
I’ll stay in bed

When Black Friday’s done
I’m gonna check some sales at Kohls
Gonna say “I’ll swing it,” as I mortgage down my soul

Gotta love deferred accounting
The main mission gonna bring me bounty
And when I’m in jail I hope I’m gonna make parole

When Black Friday’s done
I’m gonna claim no shame
I play retailers’ game

Copyright 2010 Warren Baker