A Gas Man’s Lament

I wrote this song with my husband for my dad in the 80’s during the gas crisis. He was a Phillips 66 dealer.

My name is Dale Keith
A gas man I am
I work all day long
But who gives a damn.
I have 4 lovely children
And a Norwegian wife.
She keeps me well fed
She’s the joy of my life.

Refrain:
Oh petroleum, petroleum
The most beautiful word that
I ever heard is petroleum
Petroleum, petroleum is a gas!

I owned a gas station on the
East side of town.
Twas the busiest station
For miles around.
There were Cadillacs and Buicks
All over the place
now Toyotas And Datsuns
have taken their place.

Refrain:
Oh petroleum, petroleum
The most beautiful word that
I ever heard is petroleum
Petroleum, petroleum is a gas!

Now if you are thinking that
I might regret
This business of mine
Well don’t you fret.
I’ve been through some good times
And I’ve had some bad.
But I’m still making money
And that’s why I am glad for…

Refrain:
Oh petroleum, petroleum
The most beautiful word that
I ever heard is petroleum
Petroleum, petroleum is a gas!

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

Wonderful, wonderful! What an ingenuous can of bonny words, what a singsong we could have over a cuppa tea |(really?!) Your song is a gas start to finish, Dara! Could I please come to your next party!

[Dara]

Thank you Emma! What a lovely thought, a singsong over a cuppa. Your review gave me the biggest smile. It’s always great to see you here! Take care dear friend.

[emmajoygreen]

Waving between a brief pause. :)

[emmajoygreen]

Come in for another sing-song.. might send the drizzle away! Yay!

[Dara]

Yes! How ‘bout “Here Comes the Sun” by the Beatles? 🌞

[emmajoygreen]

Far better than 'Singing in the Rain.'

[Dara]

So true! 😊

[emmajoygreen]

Re-read, smiling and swaying on my chair!!!

[Dara]

That’s wonderful to hear! I am glad it has ‘moved you’ literally. :-) The tune is very simple, the only kind I could come up with. :-D

[emmajoygreen]

Love it.. read again.. clever, clever you. PARTY TIME!