Lyrics
I keep my fingernails long
I maintain long fingernails.
So they Click when I play the piano
The purpose is to create a clicking sound while playing the piano.
I keep my fingernails long
Reiteration of the commitment to having long fingernails.
So they Click when I play the piano
Repeating the intention for the clicking sound while playing the piano.
I'm gonna keep 'em that way
Expressing a determination to keep the fingernails long.
Till the Swallows get back from Texarkana.
Setting a timeframe until the swallows return from Texarkana.
I keep my fingernails long
Reaffirming the decision to maintain long fingernails.
So they Click when I play the piano
Reiteration of the desire for the clicking sound while playing the piano.
I keep my fingernails long
Restating the commitment to having long fingernails.
So they Click when I play the piano
Repeating the purpose of creating a clicking sound during piano play.
I'm gonna keep 'em that way
Expressing determination to maintain long fingernails.
Till the Swallows get back from Louisiana.
Setting a timeframe until the swallows return from Louisiana.
Well, I used to chew 'em off
Reflecting on a past habit of chewing off fingernails due to nervousness.
I was Nervous over you.
The reason for the past nail-biting was nervousness related to someone.
I missed that clickin', tickin' sound,
Expressing a sentiment of missing the clicking, ticking sound.
Honey, what I'm gonna do,
Seeking a solution for the absence of the desired sound.
Is keep my fingernails long
Reiterating the commitment to keeping fingernails long.
So they Click when I play the piano
Emphasizing the desire for a clicking sound while playing the piano.
I keep my fingernails long
Repeating the intention to maintain long fingernails.
So they Click when I play the piano
Reiterating the purpose of creating a clicking sound during piano play.
I'm gonna keep 'em that way
Expressing determination to keep fingernails long.
Till the Swallows get back from Alabama.
Setting a timeframe until the swallows return from Alabama.
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