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Every apartment house in town
needs a handyman around.
If the manager’s out of town,
if the owner’s not around,
the tenants in the street
will be calling you.

If there’s a leak in 402
they’ll be calling you.

If there’s a squeak in 202
they’ll be calling you.

If the lady in 101 can’t toast her bun.
If the guy in 302 has lost his view.
If chaos comes to town,
they’ll be calling you.

But I’m not just complaining.
I’m having fun!
This is the kinda job
where you can work for everyone!

Single women will want to marry you.
They will come with long lists of things for you to do.
Just pack your tools on the honeymoon!

You won’t even need to wear a tie!
No wingtip shoes, or cubicle blues!
No corporate pie in the sky.
You’ll get to know every hardware store clerk,
and everyday will be Another Piece of Work!

If chaos comes to town, they’ll be calling you.
Get ready, it’s gonna be a Hoot!
Call me if you need advice, if the tide is high,
(my duck’s in the truck) or a mentor with tools:
Pedro/PB @ (707) 246-8082.