When Bert`s Not Here — текст песни (Sesame Street)

Ernie tosses and turns, trying to get to sleep, then says:

Oh, it`s no use, I can`t fall asleep. And you know why? It`s `cause I miss my old buddy Bert. He`s not here. See, he went to this Pigeon Festival, you know with Bernice, the pigeon? You know, it might make me feel better if I could tell you about it, I hope you don`t mind listening?

(singing)

When Bert`s not here
The hours last forever
The toys aren`t fun
And the cookies don`t crunch
When Bert`s not here
I don`t feel so clever
And I never even feel like having lunch

When Bert`s not here
The place is too quiet
The windows creak
Funny thoughts fill my head
When Bert`s not here
No way to deny it
I feel I really should have stayed in bed

There`s some peculiar things about him
What he likes and does can be a mystery
But to spend a rainy day without him
Makes me realize how much he means to me

When Bert`s not here
The sky`s not so sunny
My life seems blue
And from my point of view
When Bert`s not here
The jokes aren`t so funny
And I wonder what on earth I`m gonna do
When Bert`s not here
To play with me and you

(spoken)

You know, I do feel better now. I guess sometimes it does help to tell somebody how you feel. So thanks for listening. I bet I can fall right asleep now. Oh, good night!