Old Man Topper

From the Upcoming Stage Musical, Topper

Music by Galen H. Brown
Lyrics by Eric Zaccar

Just a quick libation before we must rest
In our quaint little pub where they all know my name!
Hello Mr. Kerby, we’re at your behest!
A Champaign Cocktail Bill and she’ll have the same!

We’re going to Wall Street
To see old man Topper
Iron Bound Topper
Moss Covered Topper
The most chaste of men!

We’re going to Wall Street
To see old man Topper
Iron Bound Topper
Moss Covered Topper
It’s that time again!

Don’t strike up the band, play a song we adore
And don’t have a drink unless we’re parched from thirst!
Don’t dance til we drop and they reel in the floor!
Cause morning means business and business comes first!

We’re going to Wall Street
To see old man Topper
Iron Bound Topper
Moss Covered Topper
That renaissance chap!

We’re going to Wall Street
To see old man Topper
Iron Bound Topper
Moss Covered Topper But first we must nap!

Don’t sneak into the bathroom for a quickie
For that wasn’t done on stage, back in our day!
Don’t leave your sweet wife all wanton eyed and sticky!
Now shame on you George, what a thing you should say!

We’re going to Wall Street
To see old man Topper
Iron Bound Topper
Moss Covered Topper
A grand noble man!

We’re going to Wall Street
To see old man Topper
Iron Bound Topper
Moss Covered Topper
That slick Dapper Dan!

We’ve hit seven clubs now we’re on our last round! Our doors should have been closed two hours ago!
I think that it’s time we were all homeward bound!
The room’s spinning Marion, where did you go?

We’re going to Wall Street
To see old man Topper
Iron Bound Topper
Moss Covered Topper
That debonair dude!

We’re going to Wall Street
To see old man Topper
Iron Bound Topper
Moss Covered Topper Le crème de le brood!

We’ve made it to Wall Street
We’re here to see Topper
Iron Bound Topper
Moss Covered Topper
His business won’t keep!

We’re down here on Wall Street
It’s time to see Topper Iron Bound Topper
Moss Covered Topper
No, it’s time to sleep!!