Small Favors

Hey, I’m Carl, I live around the corner
You can see my house from here
I’m not like those guys the cops ask you about
I’m not just begging for a beer

I’ve got a hammer I could loan you
I could help you hang those pictures on your wall
I know what it’s like to move into a place
Without knowing anyone at all

Chorus:
I just try to be good neighbors
But the world’s not what it was back in the day
No one offers up small favors
When their busy little lives get in the way

The guys in the gray house there are crazy
One of them rents out the second floor
It’s strange—I never see them out with women
And they never even let me in the door

But that’s ok, I snuck into their house once
Sure I’d find some “funny” magazines
After a decent hour of searching
I figured they’re just weird—the place was clean

Chorus

See that guy? He’s one that you should talk to
He fixes other people’s cars for free
Well, actually he does want compensation
But you can put off paying endlessly

If anybody gives you any trouble
Just come by and let me know
I’ve got me a shotgun and a rifle
And I won’t hesitate to tell them where to go

Chorus

Well I’ve really got to go now
To watch the game on big screen TV
Let me know if I can help you out here
And I’ll let you know when you can help me
Yes I’ll let you know when you can help me

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