Sung to the the tune of “The Streets of Laredo”
Lyrics by Doug Frazier
Chorus: As I wandered out in the back yards of Richardson
As lonely in Richardson, I walked one Day,
I spied a fair couple, all dressed in suits optional
All dressed in fine optional, immersed in a spa.
I said to them, ‘couple, you must have this day off,
To stay off from working, to lay off and play.’
Then gently both smiled, neither showed their dismay of
my question but offered me cookies that day.
Chorus: As I wandered out in the back yards of Richardson
‘I’m Bernie.’ the man said, ‘We celebrate Mayoff,
on June first, our family name to repay.
We’ll take monday, or tuesday, or even payday off
Please join in the party we have underway.’
Chorus: As I wandered out in the back yards of Richardson
The lady, Denise, took a glass of Tokay off
The tray, gave it me, then she said straightaway,
Take your shirt of chambray off, the pool’s not a way off,
Have more chocolate cookies, we know you will stay.
Chorus: As I wandered out in the back yards of Richardson
That was years ago, friends, though it scarce seems a day off
In the Richardson backyard I first thought to stay.
Take your own holiday off, but I’ll enjoy Mayoff
With Denise and with Bernie in their hideaway.
Chorus: As I wandered out in the back yards of Richardson