Darlene Says, “Take Your Own Advice” Bubba Patrick & Darlene Porch Wisdom with Bubba & Trigger [Intro — Martin guitar, swinging horns] [Bubba — Spoken] Darlene, I’ve been teaching Trigger A few things about life. [Darlene — Spoken, female] I heard. How’s his teacher doing? [Verse 1 — Bubba] I was telling him ’bout patience, How to leave them squirrels alone. How to make room on the sidewalk, How to mind his business going home. Had a pretty good collection Of the wisdom I’d passed down— [Darlene — Female] Then somebody took your parking spot, And I heard you clear across town. [Bubba — Spoken] Now, he could see my blinker. [Darlene — Spoken, female] And I could hear your sermon. [Chorus — Darlene, female lead] Take your own advice, Bubba, Try a little on for size. You’ve been helping out that puppy— Give yourself a little time. When you say, “Now, settle down, son,” You could settle down there too. Take your own advice, Bubba— Save a little bit for you! [Verse 2 — Bubba] Well, I told him after supper That he didn’t need much more. Then I found a piece of banana cake And went looking for a fork. [Darlene — Female] You were standing by the counter With that “just one little bite.” [Bubba] I was making sure it hadn’t spoiled— [Darlene — Female] You checked it three more times! [Spoken — Bubba] That’s quality control. [Spoken — Darlene, female] That’s a mighty thorough inspection. [Chorus — Both] Take your own advice, Bubba, Try a little on for size. You’ve been helping out that puppy— Give yourself a little time. When you say, “Now, settle down, son,” You could settle down there too. Take your own advice, Bubba— Save a little bit for you! [Instrumental — Bubba harmonica solo, then Darlene saxophone solo] [Verse 3 — Darlene, female] I was halfway through explaining How you interrupt a lot, When you tried to say— [Bubba] Well, actually— [Darlene, female] And there’s the very spot! [Bubba] So I closed my mouth and listened, Let you finish out your thought. Had to laugh at how much teaching That old dog of mine had brought. [Bridge — Bubba] I can see it pretty clearly When he’s pulling on that lead. Takes a little longer sometimes When the same thing’s happening to me. [Darlene, female] You can laugh and still admit it, You can stop and start again. [Both] We can help each other notice— That’s a good thing having friends. [Instrumental — Short harmonica and sax call and response] [Final Chorus — Both] Take your own advice, Bubba, Try a little on for size. You’ve been helping out that puppy— Give yourself a little time. Put the phone down, hear somebody, Let that squirrel go up the tree. Take your own advice, Bubba— [Bubba] Save a little bit for me! [Tag — Darlene, female] Got a dog who keeps you walking— [Bubba] Got a friend who keeps me straight— [Both] Got another day to practice, And some music left to make! [Outro — Spoken] [Bubba] Well, Darlene, I appreciate the feedback. [Darlene, female] You’re welcome. [Bubba] I’ll probably appreciate it more tomorrow. [Big saxophone flourish and full-band finish]
