Song for the Chinese Laundry Lady
By David Roth
© 21st February, 2005


Washy, washy, splishy, splashy
No more bleachy, extra starchy
Fold and crease and press with ease,
Thank you Ma'am, five dollar please

Pants on Monday, shirts on Tuesday,
Neckties, coats and skirts cause blues day,
Two for one a special offer,
Adding to the bosses coffer

Washy, washy, splishy, splashy
No more bleachy, extra starchy
Fold and crease and press with ease,
Thank you Ma'am, five dollar please.

Fill the dryer, load the tub,
Dry clean silk and wool ones, bub,
Take a number, please don't holler,
Extra starch, two extra dollar.

Washy, washy, splishy, splashy
No more bleachy, extra starchy
Fold and crease and press with ease,
Thank you Ma'am, five dollar please