I work in the kitchen
At an old folk's home
I do my best, but I too am gettin' old
I do the dishes but lately I been droppin plates
See as I get older, my hands are startin to shake
So Mr. Larkin
See I got to hold this job
Did you misspeak when you told me
She's all but gone
So Mr. Larkin
Dock me my one week's pay
But don't ask me to leave
We can't afford that today
Ten years ago, my wife took sick
So I brought her here, my job I quit
Started working for the home
So I could be by her everyday
We couldn't afford the cost in any other way
So Mr. Larkin
See I know she know who I am
Everynow and then, she'll squeeze my hand
It's what I live for and it's why she don't die
So Mr. Larkin won't you
Won't you give me this try
I walk to work on Route 27
I see the same cars everyday
And through all this New England weather
You know never once have I been late
So Mr. Larkin
See I know she know who I am
Everynow and then, she'll squeeze my hand
It's what I live for and it's why she don't die
So Mr. Larkin won't you
Won't you give me this try
I see the arguement you are making
And I understand you got to do your job
And believe me I know she's turning angel
But you see this woman is all I got
So Mr. Larkin
See I know she know who I am
Everynow and then, she'll squeeze my hand
It's what I live for and it's why she don't die
So Mr. Larkin won't you
Won't you give me this try
Lyrics submitted by AJGullo23
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anyways the song is amazing, im a conservative bastard and this music has opened my eyes to many ills of society
Every now and then, she'll squeeze my hand
It's what I live for and it's why she don't die,
Im thinking she possibly faintly remembers him or something, and thats why its such a big deal. Or she could have alzhiemers.
Nonetheless, this is such a great song. I never really payed attention to the lyrics at first, but now that I do, its a pretty sad song.