Patti Lu Pone Ladies Who Lunch

Here s to the ladies who lunch Everybody laugh. Lounging in their caftans And planning a brunch On their own behalf. Off to the gym, Then to a fitting, Claiming they re fat. And looking grim, Cause they ve been sitting Choosing a hat. Does anyone still wear a hat I ll drink to that. And here s to the girls who play smart Aren t they a gas Rushing to their classes In optical art, Wishing it would pass. Another long exhausting day, Another thousand dollars, A matinee, a Pinter play, Perhaps a piece of Mahler s. I ll drink to that. And one for Mahler And here s to the girls who play wife Aren t they too much Keeping house but clutching A copy of LIFE, Just to keep in touch. The ones who follow the rules, And meet themselves at the schools, Too busy to know that they re fools. Aren t they a gem I ll drink to them Let s all dr