Lyrics

My Independence Day

Chorus 1:

I ain’t cookin’ on the fourth of July,
Sorry, dear family, you’ll just have to get by,
On all other days, well, you know I’ll be there,
But as for the fourth, I am closed for repair.

The toaster is now out of order,
I’m turnin’ in my new fryin’ pan,
Though others may scoff, the oven’s turned off,
It’s my Independence Day.
I worked hard on Christmas, and on Halloween,
Even on my birthday, all hours in between,
On Valentine’s Day, I made a big chocolate pie,
So, I’m doin’ nothin’ on the Fourth of July.

Chorus 2:
I ain’t cookin’ on the fourth of July,
Sorry, dear family, you’ll just have to get by,
The Statue of Liberty reminds me I’m free,
To take care of you, I must take care of me………..

I’m pretendin’ the vacuum is broken,
The dishes will just have to wait,
As for all my dust cloths, they were eaten by moths,
It’s my Independence Day.
I’m not bein’ selfish, I just need some rest,
On all other days, I will give you my best,
But I’ve hit a wall and my well has run dry,
So I’m sleepin’ in on the Fourth of July.


Bridge:
It’s my in dependence Day,
Doin’ nothin’s therapeutic they say….


There’s plenty of food in the pantry,
I’m leavin’ the house sparklin’ clean,
So no grocery shoppin’, all chores I am stoppin’,
It’s my Independence Day.
So hard working women, please heed my advice,
Before you burn out, you’ve just gotta think twice,
If you wanna be a blessing, you’ve gotta take time,
To take care of you so your own light will shine.

Chorus 3:
I ain’t cookin’ on the fourth of July,
Sorry, dear family, you’ll just have to get by,
If I drive into town, I will wear a disguise,
I’m not bein’ sneaky, I’m just bein’ wise……..

So give me the keys, I must go where I please,
Though others may frown, I just have to slow down,
It’s my Independence Day.