Tomala Harris

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Tom came home with a sling on his shoulder, Doctor said, “Take it easy, let the healing get older.” Left arm resting like a coat on a chair, Now the right one’s doing double duty everywhere. He opens every jar with a twist and a grin, Learns a new way to button his shirt and get in. When the kettle starts singing, he’s ready to go— Tomala Harris has a one-arm show! [Pre-Chorus] One hand reaching, one hand free, He’s finding his own routine. Take it steady, make it last— Tom’s got a brand-new kind of class! [Chorus] Hey, Tomala Harris, move it right along! One arm working, but the spirit’s twice as strong. Hey, Tomala Harris, everybody knows— He can do it with his right hand, watch him go! Step by step, he’s making it his own, From the coffee cup to the telephone. Hey, Tomala Harris, let the whole room know: One arm’s on a break, but Tom’s still in the show! [Verse 2] He makes the bed in a clever new way, Keeps the shopping bag balanced and saves the day. Keys in his pocket, door opens wide, He’s got a little more patience and a little more pride. Friends say, “Need a hand?” He says, “I’m doing just fine— Give me a minute, I’ve got my own time.” Then he lifts up his glass with a triumphant toast: “To the arm that’s on leave—and the one doing the most!” [Pre-Chorus] One hand reaching, one hand free, He’s finding his own routine. Take it steady, make it last— Tom’s got a brand-new kind of class! [Chorus] Hey, Tomala Harris, move it right along! One arm working, but the spirit’s twice as strong. Hey, Tomala Harris, everybody knows— He can do it with his right hand, watch him go! Step by step, he’s making it his own, From the coffee cup to the telephone. Hey, Tomala Harris, let the whole room know: One arm’s on a break, but Tom’s still in the show! [Instrumental Break] [Bridge] No need to hurry, no need to prove, A little more time and he’s back in the groove. Till then, he’s got a plan and a grin on his face— Right hand ready, setting the pace! [Final Chorus] Hey, Tomala Harris, move it right along! One arm working, but the spirit’s twice as strong. Hey, Tomala Harris, everybody knows— He can do it with his right hand, watch him go! Step by step, he’s making it his own, From the coffee cup to the telephone. Hey, Tomala Harris, let the whole room know: One arm’s on a break, but Tom’s still in the show! [Outro] Tomala Harris, taking it slow— Right hand ready, and away we go!