Friday, October 21, 2011

Our Mr. Rackley -- Annotated Lyrics

He’s an Okie from Muskogee
But without the shame and guilt
He’s a renaissance man
Who’s not afraid to wear a kilt.
He’s the guy the other soldiers
Called the Burger King
Cause singing “Have it Your Way”
Was his favorite thing

Yeah our Mr. Rackley
Is a talented cat.
What does Peggy think about that?

He’s got a winning smile
And he opens with a joke
He’s the master of ceremony
Cause he always goes for broke.
He’s got stories about sailing
He’s a motorcycle mac
He can fricassee a chicken
In an ocean kayak.

Yeah our Mr. Rackley Is a versatile cat.
What does Peggy think about that?

Now some guys are whiny
Self-absorbed and narcissistic
But David’s on the opposite scale
And since we’re being truthful
And completely realistic

Peggy says he is the perfect male!

He can fix your old computer
While he hunts for wild boar
He can ride a bike for hours
Taking pictures of the tour
And then he’ll tell a story
That’s self-deprecating
Cause being very modest
Is another favorite thing
Yeah, our Mr. Rackley
Is a very sweet cat.
What does Peggy think of
(She thinks the world of)
That’s what Peggy thinks about that!

Commissioned by Peggy Rackley in honor of David Rackley’s birthday June 18th, 2011.

Song and lyrics Copyright 2011 Marilyn Rucker




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