It's Gonna Be Dinner Soon

It’s Gonna Be Dinner Soon
by Michael Mark & Tom Chapin
© 1996 HCD Music & The Last Music Co. (ASCAP)

It’s gonna be dinner soon. It’s gonna be dinner soon.
I’ve been waiting all afternoon, it’s gonna be dinner soon.

Take a plate, fill your belly, ravioli, vermicelli,
Pizza pie is always cool,
Some spaghetti sauce and a pasta fahzool.
Grab your chopsticks, drop that fork,
Have some egg rolls and moo shoo pork
Hot and sour soup is nice and a bowl of chicken fried rice.
It’s gonna be dinner soon. It’s gonna be dinner soon.
I’ve been waiting all afternoon, It’s gonna be dinner soon.
From Albuquerque to Cameroon it’s gonna be dinner soon.
I’m holding onto my fork and spoon, It’s gonna be dinner soon.

Shrimp tempura, teriyaki, ebi, uni, tekamaki
Yellowtail is so delish,
Did you know sushi is a piece of raw fish?
Chili peppers, hot tamale
Can make your tummy melancholy.
But guacamole, salsa, tortilla chips just make me smack my lips.
It’s gonna be dinner soon. It’s gonna be dinner soon.
I’ve been waiting all afternoon, It’s gonna be dinner soon.
For dessert we’ll have a macaroon. It ’s gonna be dinner soon.
Holding onto my fork and spoon, It’s gonna be dinner soon.

What’s that rumbling, grumbling noise?
A hungry herd of girls and boys.
Step up to the world’s buffet;
It’s a smorgasbord and it’s simply gourmet!
Pick a country. Make a wish.
You’re sure to get your favorite dish.
Grab a napkin. Take a seat. Pass the catsup and let’s eat!
It’s gonna be dinner soon. It’s gonna be dinner soon.
I’ve been waiting all afternoon, It’s gonna be dinner soon.
Even couples on their honeymoon are thinking ‘bout dinner soon.
Holding onto my fork and spoon, It’s gonna be dinner soon.
Bon appétit!

This song appears on Tom Chapin's Around The World And Back Again CD.

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