When
Sally was a girl she kept her dreams in a jar
Every day, after sunset, she wished upon a star
Each night, at her bedside, she knelt on her
knees
And said, help me, someone, I'm saying
"pretty please"
I want a doll like the girl next door
A bright red ball I can bounce on the floor
And help me remember my A B Cs
Give me what I want, because I'm saying
"pretty please"
When Pablo was a boy he had faith in a day
When a fat little man would bring gifts in a
sleigh
So Pablo wrote him letters, and he crossed all
the Ts
And said, help me, someone, I'm saying
"pretty please"
I want a bike like the kid next door
A model train I can run on the floor
And get me a doggy that's got no fleas
Give me what I want, because I'm saying
"pretty please"
Now Sally's a woman who helps out the meek
By offering money at the end of the week
And in return she can list all her needs
Help me, someone, I'm saying "pretty
please"
I want a car with a stick on the floor
A full-size pool by the backyard door
Of my place at the shore in the Florida Keys
Give me what I want, because I'm saying
"pretty please"
Now Pablo's a man who maintains peace of mind
By sitting cross-legged with others of his kind
And he chants all the day with his hands on his
knees
Help me, someone, I'm saying "pretty
please"
I want to be like the Man upstairs
With my head in the clouds and no earthly cares
In a zone far away from hostilities
Give me what I want, because I'm saying
"pretty please"
Now I'm just a guy with a mouth and a song
And a notion I know how to tell right from wrong
So I'll sing to myself 'til I get what I need
Help me, someone, I'm saying "pretty
please"
I want to have all the usual stuff
And I don't know if singing will get me enough
But I'll try for the chance at some royalties
Give me what I want, because I'm saying
"pretty please"
Give me what I want, because I'm saying
"pretty please"
