Mumbling Clarence

[Verse] Mumbling Clarence half asleep Rubber stamp in hand he keeps Votes he passes with no care Racing home to his old chair [Verse 2] Hogan's Heroes on TV Twice rerun he'd rather see Township matters left alone Clarence dreaming on his throne [Chorus] Clarence mumble mumbling Dreams of nothing rumbling Votes he just a-stamping Cheering Hogan's camping [Verse 3] Meetings held but eyes half closed Township business he opposed Quickly home through twilight grey Mumbling Clarence fade away [Bridge] Not intrigued by local scenes Life is simpler in his dreams No concerns for civic pride Old reruns help Clarence bide [Verse 4] Sleepy days and sleepy nights Rubber stamp avoids the fights Council meetings just a blur Clarence dreams where echoes purr