Calico Women Lyrics

They meet there every Saturday

Corner table at the old cafe

Those calico women from around the block

It's the only chance they get to talk

They talk about their calico lives

And what it means to be calico wives

And they shake their heads at the games and toys

Of the gingham girls and the denim boys

When the hellos have settled down

And the coffee's freshened all around

They talk about Susie, Sal and Sam

Who are so far away they don't give a damn

And they tell shocking stories once again

Of nylon women and rayon men

And they talk about the price they pay

To be calico women these crazy days

They meet there every Saturday

Corner table at the old cafe

Those calico women from around the block

It's the only chance they get to shock

They talk about their calico lives

And what it means to be calico wives

And they shake their heads at the games and toys

Of the gingham girls and the denim boys

As ritual as Christmastime

As comfortable as well-aged wine

When they gather for a bite to eat

Those calico women don't miss a beat

And the leather and lace set pass them by

Don't understand 'cause they just don't try

But if everything was perfect everyday

What would the calico women find to say?

They meet there every Saturday

Corner table at the old cafe

Those calico women from around the block

It's the only chance they get to talk

They talk about their calico lives

And what it means to be calico wives

And they shake their heads at the games and toys

Of the gingham girls and the denim boys

The denim boys

Watch out, watch out for the denim boys