Lyrics

[Verse]
Poor Benny Miller woke up with a groan,
His jaw was aching clear to the bone.
The dentist said, “Son, it’s gotta be done,”
So they yanked out his wisdom, every last one.
[Verse 2]
He mumbled and drooled on his way out the door,
Holding his face like it hurt to the core.
He stopped for soup, thought he'd been clever,
But hot chowder scalded his gums forever.
[Chorus]
Oh Benny Miller, wipe your chin,
You’ve lost your teeth, but not your grin.
Life’s a mess when you’re hopped up on meds,
But it’s hard to cry when you’re eating mashed bread.
[Verse 3]
His mama made him pudding to ease the ache,
But the Jello just jiggled, for goodness’ sake.
He tried to whistle, but his gums went dry,
So Benny just laughed till he thought he might cry.
[Verse 4]
Neighbors came ‘round, said, “How do you do?”
With cheeks so swollen, he could barely chew.
They brought ice cream, he just gave a shrug,
It melted so quick, now it’s all in his mug.
[Bridge]
Now Benny’s thinking ‘bout that pearly throne,
Lost in the dentist’s suction zone.
He dreams at night of his missing teeth,
Though all he can do now is gnash his grief.