Intro: I like to go out every now and then I can't wait to do it again But I haven't had the time, lately I like to step out every once in a while I kind of like to do it in style I haven't had the time, lately N.C. Lately I've been staying at home (Staying at home, staying at home) N.C. Working the crosswords turn off the phone (turn off the phone, turn off the phone) And I dream I'm on vacation, cause I like the way that sounds It's the perfect occupation for me I don't mind being by myself if there's no one else around It's the last good time, in town Well I could stand up straight, get a real job Stay out late with the same old mob But it hasn't crossed my mind, lately Put on a suit, work downtown Moon come up and the sun go down, No I haven't had the time, lately N.C. Lately I've been staying at home (Staying at home, staying at home) N.C. Closing the curtains, play jazz on trombone (Jazz on trombone, jazz on trombone) And I dream I'm on vacation, Though you won't see me around It's a perfect situation, for me I don't mind being by myself cause I know you'll come on down N.C. It's the last good time, in town Solo: N.C. Lately I've been staying at home (Staying at home, staying at home) N.C. Working the crosswords turn off the phone (turn off the phone, turn off the phone) And I dream I'm on vacation, cause I like the way that sounds It's the perfect occupation for me I don't mind being by myself if if you don't see me around It's the last good time, in town Outro: