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Billy's Deli

from PERCOLATE by James "Jez" Graham

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I was sitting and listening to the radio thinking there are places I'd like to go
It's so hard to find a delicatessen on this side of town
How I yearned for a bowl of matzoh ball soup and a loudmouthed waitress Who's kind of cute
It's so hard to find that kind of action on this side of town

When the telephone rang and I picked it up
My friend said they have the best tin cups at

Billy's Deli Billy's Deli
Don't sit at home and watch the tele
Billy's Deli
Turn off the tele
Don't let the world pass you by
Have conversation and Pie

Well the blintzes are good and the bagels are nice but
There's just one thing you just gotta see
Nice silver pitchers of water sitting innocently
On a pot holder I think that's what it's called
You can never go thirsty you'll never get bored
The waitress pays attention so there's no way that you will be ignored

There's a spirit that comes from this old old place
That gives me strength in this brave new world at

Billy's Deli Billy's Deli
Don't sit at home and watch the tele
Billy's Deli
Turn off the tele
Don't let the world pass you by
Have conversation and pie

When World War II was over Billy Built his place
They have the best tin cups
They really help the thirst taste
You can drink their water all-day

Well there are places I've known and places I've been
I've drunk a cup of coffee or two
In sad cafes and sleazy barbecues
I've been up and down the coast along the Nile
Tasted thunderbird when it was in style
Had a million pieces of toast some old beef stew

But on this side of town it's so phony
You don't have to have an attitude at

Billy's Del Billy's Deli
Bring the wife
Fill your belly
Billy's Deli
Turn off the tele
Don't let the world pass you by
Have conversation and pie

Billy's Deli
They have good jelly
The pies are like the peach cobbler with the bottom missing
Billy's Deli
Jelly belly
Don't let the world pass you by

Let's go there just you and I

Billy's Deli
Billy's Deli
Billy's Deli
Billy's Deli

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from PERCOLATE, released April 1, 2022
Jez Graham-Piano and Vocals
Lyrics and Music by Jez Graham
JEZSONGS c BMI 1985

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Jez Graham Atlanta, Georgia

James "Jez" Graham is a piano playing playing composer and singer/songwriter. As a keyboardist he is known for his work with Col. Bruce Hampton, Francine Reed, David Marks, and many others. He can be heard playing piano weekly at the world's busiest airport-Hartsfield Jackson International on Concourses E ... more

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