When I Grow Up

https://soundcloud.com/peterf1957/when-i-grow-up

Now for something a bit different a whimsical number for those baby boomers among us who haven't quite decided what to do when they grow up.

Leon - Lyrics & Vocal
Me - Backing vocal and very brief ukulele outro.

RealTracks in song: 2126:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Half,Half Sw 110
RealTracks in song: ~1142:Ukulele, Strumming FolkSwing Sw 110
RealTracks in song: ~1792:Tuba, DixielandMedium Sw 110
RealTracks in song: 439:Trombone, Older Sw 140
RealTracks in song: 1159:Organ, B3, Rhythm ReggaeSlow Sw 075
RealDrums in Song: TambourinePopSw: a: Tambourine b: TambourinePopSw


When I grow up
Could have been a painter
Didn’t want it bad enough
Could have been an actor
If my face wasn’t quite so rough
Could have been a surgeon
Can’t stand the sight of blood
Perhaps a taxidermist
No, I don’t believe I would

I’m still trying to decide
What I’ll be when I grow up
I’m still trying to decide
What I’ll be when I grow up


Could have been a writer
But I couldn’t find the words
Or an ornithologist
If it wasn’t for the birds
Could have been a fighter
But I wouldn’t hurt a fly
Could have been a pilot
But I don’t like to get too high

I’m still trying to decide
What I’ll be when I grow up
I’m still trying to decide
What I’ll be when I grow up


Could have been a mountain climber
But I’ve got no head for heights
Could have been a dancer
Don’t look so good in tights
Could have been a baker
And designed a brand new biscuit
Could have been a gambler
But I didn’t want to risk it

I’m still trying to decide
What I’ll be when I grow up
I’m still trying to decide
What I’ll be when I grow up

Yes, I’m still trying to decide
What I’ll be when I grow up
I’m still trying to decide
What I’ll be when I grow up