Secret Art of Learning a Language

sitting at my table
with another point of view
that this toast is mum and dad

and the marmalade is you
if this is sustenance it’s such a shame
if this is sustenance it’s just a game

he came, he dined, he conquered.

life could be so trying
when the language is unclear
and the secret art of learning it

demands good atmosphere
if this is sustenance it’s just a game
if this is sustenance it’s such a shame

he came, he dined, he conquered.

three feet make a yard
sugar makes good toffee
i will not preach but i tell you this
italians make good coffee
the italians make good coffee

life could be so trying
when the language is unclear
and the secret art of learning it

demands good atmosphere
if this is sustenance it’s such a game
and if this is sustenance it’s such a shame

he came, he dined, he conquered.