Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Nilsson was asked often by reporters whether this song was an expression of the peace and comfort he found in God (“Good Old Desk” > “G.O.D.”). He always insisted that, no, it really was just a song about a desk.
Nilsson’s first job as an adult was working as a data processor at a bank, a job he...
My old desk does an arabesque
In the morning when I first arrive
It's a pleasure to see it's waiting there for me
To keep my hopes alive
Such a comfort to know it's got no place to go
It's always there
It's the one thing I've got, a huge success
My good old desk
My old desk never needs a rest
And I've never once heard it cry
I've never seen it tease, it's always there to please me
From nine to five
Such a comfort to know, it's dependable and slow
But it's always there
It's the one friend I've got, a giant of all times
My good old desk
My old desk isn't picturesque
But it's happy as a desk can be
We never say a word, but it's perfectly all right with me
For when my heart's on the floor, I just open the drawer
Of my favorite guest
And what do I see but a picture of me
Working at my good old desk
Good Old Desk was written by Harry Nilsson.
Good Old Desk was produced by Rick Jarrard.