Across the Alley, A Cactus Blooms

[Intro] [Jazz Guitar Instrumental Solo] [Verse 1] There's a little cactus, across the street. In the window where the rooftops meet. Every morning, when the sun shines through. I see him standing like he always do. He’s got tiny needles, but stands so tall. Doesn’t say much, but I know it all. And once a year, in the month of May, A red little flower comes out to play. [Chorus] Oh, cactus by the window, you never change. (a cactus by the window) In this busy town, you're a little strange. But I like to see you every day. In your spot, across the way. (Oooh little cactus) [Verse 2] The street’s alive, with noise and sound. But that cactus stays, steady and round. It’s a quiet thing, but I always know, In that window, it’ll always grow. People rush, they come and go. But he stays there, and takes it slow. It’s the little things that make me smile, In this city, full of style. [Chorus] Oh, cactus by the window, in the sun. (oooh little cactus) You're my little piece of quiet fun. From my window, I see you there. A small reminder that life’s not rare. [Upright Bass Break] [Jazz Guitar Instrumental Solo] [Bridge] But one day, a cat came creeping in, With a sneaky look, and a devilish grin. She gave a push, and oh no, I knew, That cactus, well, down he flew! [Final Chorus] Oh, cactus by the window, where’d you go? The street below now owns your show. But I’ll find another, don’t you fret, In a different window, I’ll see you yet! [Outro] [End]