Words: Mac Manus

Music: Cassidy (2:47)



I write in hopes that by the time you get this letter

We may live to see achange for the better

Or are we so devoted to these wretched selfish motives

When the cold facts and figures all add up

They cannot contradict this sad burlesque



This sad burlesque

With miserable failures making entertainment of our fate

Laughter cannot dignify of elevate

This sad burlesque



Now can they recall being young and idealistic

Before wading knee-deep in hogwash and arithmetic

The pitying smirk

The argument runs like clockwork

Will run down eventually and splutter to a stop



P.S. Well by now you know the worst of it

And we've heard all the alibis that they've rehearsed

The smug predictions

If it's not a contradiction

Keep faith in human nature

And have mercy on the creatures in this sad burlesque



SONG@: Romeo's Seance

Words: M.P. Thomas/Mac Manus

Music: M. Thomas/Mac Manus (3:33)



Is anyone there I can talk to?

Give us a sign if you're with me

CAN'T you see that I'm dying to hear you



EVERYONE ELSE HAS LOST INTEREST

AND I'M ALL ALONE IN THIS DREAM HOUSE

Though you're gone

I don't feel like crying

Romeo is calling you



Knock once or twice if you're out there

Send me a message my sweetheart

When I'm out and about I'll be coming to see you



IT ISN'T EASY TO LIVE WITH THIS MATRONLY FACE

AT THE WINDOW

Try to contact me, if you can see how I'm suffering

Romeo is calling you



Scatter the paper and thimbles

You can take care of the candles

An unplugged radio plays. She is close NOW

Me and my hand-holding baby walking the floor and the

ceiling

THIS IS the song SHE dictated this evening.

Romeo is calling you

ROMEO IS CALLING YOU