“Punky’s Dilemma” by Don Costa is an instrumental jazz-pop interpretation of Simon & Garfunkel’s whimsical song from their 1968 album Bookends. Known for his lush, sophisticated orchestral arrangements, Don Costa reimagines the quirky and playful essence of the original track into a breezy, melo...
[Intro]
Ah, South California
[Verse 1]
Wish I was a Kellogg's Cornflake
Floating in my bowl takin' movies
Relaxing awhile, living in style
Talking to a raisin who occasionally plays L.A. hey
Casually glancing at his toupee
[Chorus]
Wish I was an English muffin
Gotta make the most out of a toaster
(Come on down)
I ease myself down
(Better come up brown)
Comin' up brown
I prefer the boysenberry
More than any ordinary jam
I'm a "Citizens for Boysenberry Jam" fan
[Verse 2]
Ah, South California
If I became a first lieutenant
Would you put my photo on your piano?
(To Maryjane)
To Maryjane
Best wishes, Martin
[Bridge]
Old Roger draft-dodger
Leaving by the basement door
Everybody knows what he's
Tippy-toeing down there for
[Chorus]
Wish I was an English muffin
Gotta make the most out of a toaster
(Come on down)
I ease myself down
(Better come up brown)
Comin' up brown
I prefer the boysenberry
More than any ordinary jam
I'm a "Citizens for Boysenberry Jam" fan
[Outro]
Ah, South California
Ah, South California
Ah, South California
Ah, South California
Punky’s Dilemma was written by Paul Simon.
Punky’s Dilemma was produced by Don Costa Productions.