by Ricky Nelson
Released in 1972
Went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends
A chance to share old memories and play our songs again
When I got to the garden party, they all knew my name
No one recognized me, I didn't look the same
But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well.
You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself
People came from miles around, everyone was there
Yoko brought her walrus, there was magic in the air
And over in the corner, much to my surprise
Mr. Hughes hid in Dylan's shoes wearing his disguise
But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well.
You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself
Played them all the old songs, thought that's why they came
No one heard the music, we didn't look the same
I said hello to "Mary Lou", she belongs to me
When I sang a song about a honky-tonk, it was time to leave
But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well.
You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself
Someone opened up a closet door and out stepped Johnny B. Goode
Playing guitar like a-ringin' a bell and lookin' like he should
If you gotta play at garden parties, I wish you a lotta luck
But if memories were all I sang, I rather drive a truck
And it's all right now, learned my lesson well
You see, ya can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself
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| Two metal garden cats Purchased at a local art fair "Ya can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself!" |
Those are pretty cute and the Dad always liked that tune!
ReplyDeleteawesome garden pieces !! ☺☺♥♥
ReplyDeletemommie puts dose sunflower seeds in her oatmeal efurry mornin
ReplyDeleteThanks for the share. We just love the lyrics of that tune. The two metal garden cats are really nice, we are thinking of getting some for our garden around the office. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteWorld of Animals
What sweet tree guardians!
ReplyDelete1972?? Geez, wasn't that just a few years ago?
ReplyDeleteI remember it well!
DeleteOhhhhh I always loved that song....and Ricky Nelson and Ozzie and Harriet Oh yes...you gotta please yourself.
ReplyDeleteHugs Mom of Madi
That's great art. And yeah.. people...
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, the very end of Candide came into my head where he says, "cultivate your garden." Focus on yourself and don't sweat the rest! I love that quote about how if other people don't like you, it's none of your business :)
ReplyDeleteWe can see you pleased yourself. Those are very cute!
ReplyDeleteThose are SO cute! Nothing wrong with treating yourself to something special that makes you happy :)
ReplyDeleteI've always loved that song and yep, "you can't please everyone so you gotta please yourself" one of my many mottos!
ReplyDeleteThose are really cute. Thanks for the earworm. ;)
ReplyDeleteThey are adorable :)
ReplyDeleteI love your metal garden cats. They are adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove 'em!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words for the loss of Mamacita.
ReplyDeleteWe luv your new garden kitties. Big hugs
ReplyDeleteLuv ya'
Dezi and Raena