Two Guys in Astoria

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Marty’s got a bucket hat, Lou’s got one shoe They’re halfway down Ditmars with a shopping cart canoe They wave at every neighbor like they’re running for the crown Then argue with a pigeon who keeps following them round [Chorus] Two guys in Astoria, raising up a cheer Laughing till they snort into a frosty pint of beer One says, “I’m a genius,” the other says, “You’re right!” Then they lose the sidewalk chalk and call it quite a night [Verse 2] They tried to make a statue out of napkins at the bar Lou gave it little eyebrows; Marty named it “Mayor Star” They held a grand inauguration, speeches, bows, and all The mayor took a tumble when the jukebox shook the wall [Chorus] Two guys in Astoria, raising up a cheer Laughing till they snort into a frosty pint of beer One says, “I’m a genius,” the other says, “You’re right!” Then they lose the sidewalk chalk and call it quite a night [Bridge] They know every shortcut, every corner, every stoop They’ve got a secret handshake that’s just one awkward loop If life gets a little serious, they know what to do: Share a toast, tell a bad joke, and laugh till it’s through [Final Chorus] Two guys in Astoria, raising up a cheer Laughing till they snort into a frosty pint of beer One says, “I’m a genius,” the other says, “You’re right!” Two best friends still giggling as they wander out of sight [Outro] Marty’s got his bucket hat, Lou’s found both his shoes Astoria keeps the story—and the neighborhood reviews