Y is for You Can't Take It With You (When You Go)

You Can’t Take It With You (When You Go)

Gregg Metcalf

Now and then I look out my window

at the guy living across the street

he’s never home he’s always on the go

he lives a life that just can’t be beat

Evidence of his dedication sits in his drive

All the trappings of his wealth is on display

he has never learned the meaning of deprive

he has all the latest toys so he can play

But there is one thing he’s never thought of…

Chorus:

While my little boat is in the water

His big boat sets there in the drive

While I am fishing with my daughter

He is still trying hard to arrive

My old Ford needs a little tender lovin’ care

It is no secret that our house is old I know

He doesn’t understand or seems to be aware

That you can’t take it with you when you go

We don’t have much- money is in short supply

our things are old- heck most are second hand

fact is we use up all we ever get or buy

we know that all these things don’t make a man

There are a lot of lessons that folks never learn

after all has been said or done,  I still know that

when you are done livin’ there’s one thing to discern

that you can’t take it with you when you go

Chorus:

While my little boat is in the water

His big boat sets there in the drive

While I am fishing with my daughter

He is still trying hard to arrive

My old Ford needs a little tender lovin’ care

It is no secret that our house is old I know

He doesn’t understand or seems to be aware

That you can’t take it with you when you go 

Bridge:

When you drive your self to work every day

Keep in mind the end of time be sure to play

Chorus:

While my little boat is in the water

His big boat sets there in the drive

While I am fishing with my daughter

He is still trying hard to arrive

My old Ford needs a little tender lovin’ care

It is no secret that our house is old I know

He doesn’t understand or seems to be aware

That you can’t take it with you when you go