Billy's Bar and Grill.
I liked the sound of the name,
and it looked cool inside
and reasonably clean.
As I went in,
the first thing that caught my eye
was a men -only sign.
This seemed fair enough,
so I sat down and began indulging
one of my favorite hobbies,
that of eavesdropping on strangers.
You talk about dreams.
I had a dream a couple
nights ago.
Trapped, I was single. My face.
Oh, I had to open my big mouth
and tell my old lady.
She starts in.
She could have married this one,
she could have married that one,
diamonds she'd been wearing,
mink she'd been wearing,
and then my mother -in
She starts in, you know. I
told you so.
If you'd only listened to me.
That kind of talk.
All that yakking, you'd think I wasn't bringing in my 42 .50 regular
like clockwork every week the way they, the way they...
Wow -wee!
Hey, Billy, do you see what
I see?
What's the matter?
Didn't you guys ever
see a pretty girl before?
Not in no men's bar, ain't.
Yeah,
what about your rule, Billy?
Rule schmool.
This dame's got class.
She is obviously a lady,
a lady, a lady
She is obviously a lady of the first de gree
Here she comes.
Now watch your language,
you guys.
Ahem. Something for you, miss?
Yes, I believe
I'll have a happiness cocktail, please.
A happiness cocktail?
I don't believe I ever...
Uh, wait a minute,
I got a bartender's guide of...
You won't find it in a book
You'd be more apt to find it in a sigh
Or a smile or a look
Meet some kindness with some fun
Then add a touch of April sun
Blend with a soft spoken word
An d when you're done
I'll have a happiness cocktail
You'll have a happiness cocktail
Pour some laughter in your brew
Plus a stolen kiss or two
Then an open fire and a dream
And when you're through
We'll have a happiness cocktail
Yes, yes, yes
When your wife beats you just say
My dear, you're looking
younger every day
And get that dour look off your face,
you're just as good as any other man
is.
It made a wonderful picture.
A beautiful girl in a men's bar,
completely captivating
all the occupants.
myself very much included.
I was hoping she'd sing again,
and she did.
This time, directly to me.
If the dreams you dream
aren't coming true
And hap piness seems overdue
Give me your hand
and I'll tell you what I'll do
I'll make a happiness cocktail,
just for you.