Kevin Tellie 59 Lyrics

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My father turned 59 today

His future years are on layaway

And I sit by the fire in awe

Wondering “why, oh why do you practice law?�



My father went to work this morn

With a look on his face like he was just born

And I watch from my seat in confusion

“Is his tie real or is it an illusion?�



Oh my mind draws a blank

When it comes to my birth

And all I know is that I was put here on this earth

Thanks dad 



My father came home from the ranch this afternoon

Somehow he’ll be reading about Gandhi soon 

And I sit with my guitar with all my questions

I ask “dad can you teach me some life lessons?�



Oh my mind draws a blank

When it comes to my birth

And all I know is that I was put here on this earth

Thanks dad



He walks in a room

With his mind sharp

He speaks smoothly like a just-tuned harp

Just like Noah with that ark

On his wall lies a stuffed hammer head shark



My father turned 59 today

His future years are on layaway

And I sit by the chess board in extreme awe

“Kev, take your number�

“Okay pa� 



Oh my mind draws a blank

When it comes to my birth

And all I know is that I was put here on this earth

Thanks dad



Take your number