Takin' It Easy
Woody GuthrieOriginale | La versione di Cisco Houston, risalente al 1961, nel disco “Sings... |
TAKIN' IT EASY I bought me a paper cause I wanted to know Just what to do when the sireenz blow. If the atom bomb misses me I don't want ta fall down A big sewer drain like an open manhole. I'ma takin' it easy, I'ma takin' it slow. Ain'ta gonna hurry when the sireenz blow. That bigeye girl alivin' right next door Beena tryin' ta connect for a year or more; Practice whistle blew an' I flew downstairs. She said, "Slow down, man!" She grabb'd a han'fulla hair. I'ma takin' it easy, I'ma takin' it slow. Ain'ta gonna hurry when the sireenz blow. Town's pitch dark, we cain't light no light; The ole shelter hole's a lot blacker than night; Babe O' Baby, anda Man O' Man! Holdin' hands in th' dark! Both of us feelin' right. I'ma takin' it easy, I'ma takin' it slow. Ain'ta gonna hurry when the sireenz blow. I shook like a leaf on the wind th't blows; Shivvered and I shimmied from my head to m'toes; I broke in such a hot sweat I soaked my clothes; She purred just like a kittenkat diggin' in close. I'ma takin' it easy, I'ma takin' it slow. Ain'ta gonna hurry when the sireenz blow. It may be a terrible thing ta stay; FBI might lay me in th' jail this day; But, her perfume smell'd sweet alla 'round, I'ma prayin' that all clear toot don't sound! I'ma takin' it easy, I'ma takin' it slow. Ain'ta gonna hurry when the sireenz blow. She wiggled and oozed in closer ta me; I felt her permamene wave abrushin' my shirtsleeve; Felt her hot breath afoggin' up against my neck; Mu hand was hot enuff ta cook a hard boiled egg. Yes, that All Clear blowed and we signed for peace; We got married just as perty as ya doggone place; Six kids we've got achasin' round our place; We keep our skillet jist slick as grease. I'ma takin' it easy, I'ma takin' it slow. Ain'ta gonna hurry when the sireenz blow. If this atombomb chases you down in a hole, If it looks too dark to suit your soul, Just grab on tight an' give an easy squeeze; You'll slide into Glory where they've all got peace. I'ma takin' it easy, I'ma takin' it slow. Ain'ta gonna hurry when the sireenz blow. | TAKING IT EASY Well I bought me a paper 'Cause I wanted to know Just what to do when the sirens blow And the mayor said "Well you hadn't oughta run But just take it easy when the sirens hum" I'm taking it easy I'm taking it slow I ain't a-gonna worry When the sirens blow I'm taking it easy I'm taking it slow I ain't a-gonna worry When the sirens blow There's a pretty little woman Lives down the street For years and years Been dying to meet When the blackout came What did I find But she had the same thing On her mind Just taking it easy Just taking it slow I ain't a-gonna worry When the sirens blow I'm taking it easy I'm taking it slow I ain't a-gonna worry When the sirens blow Well the boat whistle blew Way down on the dock And I walkled to the shelter Down the block When I got there What did I see But that pretty little woman By the side of me Just taking it easy Just taking it slow I ain't a-gonna worry When the sirens blow I'm taking it easy I'm taking it slow I ain't a-gonna worry When the sirens blow Well I wanted her to know I was a natural man So I took the situation Well in hand When the all-clear signal Begin to whine That pretty little woman Said she'd be mine Just taking it easy Just taking it slow I ain't a-gonna worry When the sirens blow I'm taking it easy I'm taking it slow I ain't a-gonna worry When the sirens blow |