When I Grow Up

I want to be a drunk when I grow up
I want to scream and shout when I get mad
I want to throw my plate against the kitchen wall
I want to be just like my mom and dad

I want to take a ride when I grow up
I want to feel the needle in my veins
I’ll lie down on my bed and let my eyes roll back
I want to be just like my brother James

I want to learn to read when I grow up
I like that book called “Where the Red Fern Grows”
I‘ll read it over and over ‘til I know most of the words
I want to be just like Mrs. Monroe

I want to do secret things when I grow up
I’ll give you altar wine and lock the door
I want to put my hands where they don’t belong
I want to be just like Reverend Moore

I want to be a drunk when I grow up
I’ll fly so high and look down from above
I’ll learn to read I’ll learn to let my eyes roll back
Just wanna be like everyone I love
I wanna be like everyone I love