Lisa: I’ve got a bratty brother,
Who bugs me every day.
This morning my old mother,
Gave my last cupcake away.
My dad he acts like,
Like he belongs in the zoo.
I’m the saddest kid,
The saddest kid in Grade number two.
I wish I had a pony,
I wish I were eighteen,
I wish I had a dime
For every kid who treats me mean.
They tease me ’cause I’m diff’rent,
Little diff’rent from the rest, oh yes.
Well, I’m down so low,
If I cheered up, I’d still be depressed.
The saxophone’s my best friend,
I play all over town.
But when I practice in my room, I hear
Homer: Lisa! Keep it down!
Lisa: Although I’m only eight years old,
I’ve really paid my dues, it’s true.
That’s why I’ve got a case of,
A case of the Moanin’ Lisa Blues.
(Guitar solo)
I wonder how I got here,
I wonder what I’ll be.
The saddest little twig
On this crazy family tree.
I feel like I’m a loser,
With nothing left to lose.
That’s why I’ve got a case of,
A case of the Moanin’ Lisa Blues.
Oh there’s just no postponing,
A case of the Moanin’ Lisa Blues.
(Saxophone solo)
(Harmonica solo)
(Saxophone solo fadeout)
Production Notes:
Produced by John Boylan
Associate Producer: Jai Winding
Lead Vocals: Lisa
Additional Vocals: Homer
Guitar: Kevin Dukes
Slide Guitar: Joe Walsh
Bass: Bob Glaub
Keyboards: Jai Winding
Programming: Jai Winding, John Boylan
Drums: Michael Botts
Harmonica: John Sebastian
Baritone Sax (Lisa): Doug Norwine
The Tower of Power Horn Section:
Trumpet: Greg Adams, Lee Thornburg
Tenor Sax: Steve Grove, Emilio Castillo
Baritone Sax: Stephen Kupka
Recorded at Lion Share Studios, West Hollywood
Engineers: Guy DeFazio, Paul Grupp
Mixed at The Complex, West Los Angeles
Engineer: Mick Guzauski, Paul Grupp
Assistant: Dave Levy
Written by Mike Reiss / Al Jean / Jai Winding / John Boylan and
Published (c) 1990 Fox Film Music Corp / Gracie Films Music /
Hubba Bubba Music / Great Eastern Music, BMI / TFC Music
Publishing Inc. / Dobbs Music ASCAP
