Checking Out the Checker

[Verse 1]
I’ve been sold down the river been up down and about
I’ve had crosstalk and bad luck to dog me about
I’ve been trapped by the thunder, lost in the flood
Been zig zagged and shuffled through some tuxedo mud

[Chorus]
That’s why I’m checking out the checker can hear what I say
Checking out the checker is feeling okay
Checking out to make sure no one’s losing their way
Checking out the checker ain’t dulla-du-dule

[Verse 2]
I’ve got one hand in heaven one foot in hell
And I’ve been there so long I just ain’t feeling so well
Been screwed up on high times and used for a floor
So hear me out loud I’ll be your fool no more

[Chorus]
I’m checking out the checker can hear what I say
Checking out the checker is feeling okay
Checking out to make sure no one’s losing their way
Checking out the checker ain’t dulla-du-dule

[Bridge]
I’m slipping and sliding all my reason is lost
I’m hanging on harder so I don’t fall off
I need some reaction I don’t need a show
I won't need to dress up if there’s no place to go

[Chorus]
Yes I’m checking out the checker can hear what I say
Checking out the checker is feeling okay
Checking out to make sure no one’s losing their way
Checking out the checker dulla-du-dule