Midwestern Saturday Night

Susan Werner Midwestern Saturday Night Lyrics
1.So Heavy

Lyrics:Susan Werner
Music:Susan Werner

My sister Sarah was a straight-A student
Parked her soul behind a Ph.D.
One day Sarah says 'I've never seen Paris'
I get a postcard from across the sea,
and she says

It's so heavy when you're holding up the ceiling
Ain't it lighter when you let the thing fall
Ain't it better having something you believe in
And ain't it heaven when you're never holding back at all

My brother Benny was a big time lawyer
A beautiful man in a Brooks Brothers suit
One day Benny throws his briefcase out the window
He sold his car and bought a silver-plated flute
and he said

CHORUS

My brother Benny was a big man in the city
Benny always knew his way inside
Sarah always knew her ancient history
But it never comes to nothing if you never let it slide
sometimes

This morning Richard never made it to the office
Richard calls says he's home sick in bed
This morning Richard was a Rudolph Valentino
And I saw his wife and she was smiling when she said it to me

CHORUS


2.Born A Little Late(The Baby Boomer Song)

Lyrics:Susan Werner
Music:Susan Werner


3.Midwestern Saturday Night

Lyrics:Susan Werner
Music:Susan Werner


4.Still Believe

Lyrics:Susan Werner
Music:Susan Werner

Lewis lost his marriage when he lost his illusions
That theirs had been the modern day ideal
They both worked way too hard and made love way too little
No surprise she found that San Jose had more appeal

But last night I saw lewis walking down by the river
With a suitcase in his hand
And Lewis looked at me with eyes that were wiser and said
I'm going there to make her understand

That I still believe

Lucy lost her parents when she lost her illusions
That theirs had been the family ideal
Lucy dove into the fast and shiny city
She found her feet in dancing but she lost the heart to feel
much of anything

But last night I saw Lucy walking down by the river
With a husband and a brand new son
And Lucy looked at me with eyes that were wiser and said
Who'd have thought that I would be the one

But I still believe

Laura lost her bearings when she lost her illusions
That she had nothing much to fear
She lost her ponytail and six long months of sleeping
When 'the big C' came to call last fall

But last night I saw Laura walking down by the river
And I could hardly hide my tears
But Laura looked at me with eyes that were wiser and said
Want to go with me to Italy next year

I still believe


5.Rubber Glove Blues

Lyrics:Susan Werner
Music:Susan Werner

Eyes so sharp
Hair so dark
I need a little action
Maybe this boy's the spark
He's got savvy, he's got skill
Now he's comin' my way
Moving in for the kill

He said 'hey little lady why don't we go upstairs'
I said 'listen up little man before we go anywhere'
'You wanna play in my park, you gotta follow my rules'
'You wanna swing in the dark, I wasn't born no fool!'
He said 'B-b-b-b-baby give me a taste of the best'
I said 'You can't come to dinner improperly dressed'
He said 'B-b-b-b-baby I need to make a little love'
I said 'You can't do my dishes without rubber gloves'

Well that man, he just turned on his heel
And heads right out the door
Well don't you know that
I have seen this all before
They may stay or they may go
But the one who gets my lovin'
Is the one in the know

So if you're looking to get you a little access
Get away little man and get dressed for success
You wanna play in my park
You better follow my rules
You wanna swing in the dark
I wasn't born yesterday

He said 'B-b-b-b-baby, give me a taste of the best'
I said 'You can't come to dinner improperly dressed'
He said 'B-b-b-b-baby, I wanna make a little love'
I said 'You can't do my dishes without rubber gloves'


6.Lullabye For One

Lyrics:Susan Werner
Music:Susan Werner


7.Uncle John

Lyrics:Susan Werner
Music:Susan Werner


8.The Great Out There

Lyrics:Greg Simon
Music:Greg Simon


9.Maybe If I Sang Cole Porter

Lyrics:Susan Werner
Music:Susan Werner


10.Shadow Dancing

Lyrics:Susan Werner
Music:Susan Werner