Open For Business as Usual
written by C. Carson Parks II

Lyrics:

Chorus

I'm gonna be open for business as usual

During the reconstruction of my heart.

The management regrets the fact

The place has been so torn apart.

So please excuse the inconvenience

If I sigh a lot,

I'm gonna be open for business as usual in my heart.

Verse 1

So you say my mind is always wanderin'

And you say my eyes are sometimes longin'

There are things I remember, before the parting of the ways,

But it will all be over one of these days,

(and)(Repeat chorus)

Verse 2

Were you ever hit when you weren't lookin'

Hang suspended there 'tween life and death

The way she said goodbye has really knocked me off my feet

But I'll be alright, just let me catch my breath.

Verse 3

Days may come when all your hopes go under

And the things you planned are not to be

But you can't close up shop or love will never find you home

And I am gonna make it, wait and see.

(Repeat chorus)

 

© - 1967 Greenwood Music Co. - BMI 1131733

 

Carson's Remarks:

 AKA "De Maste vs Sagen Och Gladjen" This was the first of my early "read the signs" songs. After the Sinatras did "Something Stupid", Frank had this tune arranged, but woke up with a bad back, and cancelled the session. A lot of people have done this tune, but it has never come out as a single, although the message and feel of the song feel good to me.


Alternate Title:

De Maste vs Sagen Och Gladjen - BMI 284853