My Golden Age
words, lyrics, and music by David Kleiner

Years ago I was working with BF Skinner
We developed this theory about behavior
We talked about that, chewing the fat
Pacing like rats in a cage
That was my Golden Age

Martha Graham sent the word out, she needed a dancer
At Stanford I wiped out a rare form of cancer
Getting women the vote, the speeches Ii wrote
I was quoted on every page
That was my Golden Age

But now I sit and watch TV
I read a lot of mysteries
Collecting all my memories
Catch 'em before they fade

In Egypt Sir Lawrence was needing assistance
I was sent to Morocco to lead the resistance
They needed a host, so I flew to the coast
I was toasted on every stage
That was my Golden Age

But now I sit and watch TV
Someone brings my meals to me
Collecting all life's memories
Catch 'em before I fade

It was revealed I had extra sensory perception
I was teaching Houdini about misdirection
Walking the wire, swallowing fire
Taming the beast in the cage
That was my Golden Age
That was my Golden Age

Copyright 2000 David Kleiner

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