The sign outside the bar says 'COUNTRY MU IC' The 'S' fell off a long time ago Pool, pinball, Space Invaders Plays right along with our show
The bartender's watching the game on TV And the restrooms are starting to stink The boss is away, and he's got our pay And they wonder why pickers all drink!
(Chorus:) Lord, take me far from the Poinciana Bar I'll sing in church on Sundays and sell this damn guitar I'm just drinking up my money, and I'll never be a star Workin' at the Poinciana Bar
(Recitation:) And then, at closing time, the bartender relays this message:
(They sing:) \"The boss liked your music, don't ya know (Jack recites:) And he really hates to have to let you go Why, he thinks of you as friends He may have you back again (They sing:) But he's found another band for half the dough.\"
(Recitation:) And then you recall your agent's words:
\"My percentage just went up, your percentage just went down Inflation is rough on us all If you don't get your money by Saturday night Give my answering service a call.\" (Repeat chorus twice) Workin' at the Poinciana Bar Workin' at the Poinciana Bar