Long Story Short

Long story
'Bout an angry man
Coming apart on whoever
Long story short
Plays the house band
They're blowing
They're blowing kisses

Long story short
About a family man
Loved by friends
But your mother's last stand
Long story short
Plays the house band
Remember
He hits and misses

Mother's courage
Father hides

How he hit the missus
How he stunned the runts
He calls his children
How he never hunts
For melted snowmen
For swings in the air
For his happy housewife
You won't find her there

Long story short
'Bout an angry man
Our little boy's
Now a big man
Long story short
The sequel
You don't choose your family

Mother's courage
Father hides
Sister's hungry
Brother goodbye