Well, I roll up ev’ry morning in my little pickup truck
I wear my ol’ blue blazer—just to try to bring me luck
I got the Doyle Burke blues
I got the Doyle Burke blues
They want me on one more committee,
And I cannot refuse.
I got the Doyle Burke blues.
I always wear a necktie, and I always match my socks,
When I walk across the quad, they say, “There goes the Silver Fox!”
I got the Doyle Burke blues
I got the Doyle Burke blues
And when I see a crowd of people,
I just have to schmooze—
I got the Doyle Burke blues.
Well, I started teachin’ classes here in 1969
And when we went on strike, I even walked that picket line!
I got the Doyle Burke blues
I got the Doyle Burke blues
I really trained to be a preacher,
But I couldn’t fill the pews,
I got the Doyle Burke blues.
Been the president of Senate, and I’ve been the chair of chairs
My office ain’t as big as Larry’s but I don’t have to walk upstairs!
I got the Doyle Burke Blues
I got the Doyle Burke Blues
Been on ev’ry damn committee
Yes, I really paid my dues.
I got the Doyle Burke blues.
But when I think I’m too important or I got a lot of power
I just have to remember Rudy’s seen me in the shower!
I got the Doyle Burke blues
I got the Doyle Burke blues
I’m planning to retire,
And I may go on a cruise,
But the college says they need me,
Which ain’t exactly news,
So, next month I’m teachin’ classes—
Somebody pass the booze!
I got the Doyle Burke blues.
So, next month I'm teaching classes—
Somebody pass the booze!
I got the Doyle Burke blues!