My Ups And Downs — by Jim Gill

From Jim Gill’s Celebrated Songs Vol. 1.

A poem you can play! Stretch up high and sink down low to the accompaniment of the bass and drums.

LYRICS:

As I ascend my arms extend

And I intend to stretch my body straight—

As I elevate.

…

The music falls I’m getting small

I finally sprawl ‘til I can move no more—

On the floor.

…

My body grows and grows until I pose on tiptoes

I am way up high—

Near the sky.

…

Soon I sink my size will shrink I’m on the brink

Of bruising my kneecaps—

As I collapse.

…

One last time I think I’ll climb

This pantomime has surely been fantastic—

Like elastic.

…

My knees bend as I descend

This song must end as I am sitting down—

On the ground.