Nova Scotia, pulling strawberries
In exchange for amenities
But the man said, you're no man to me
You're lazy, you're a pansy
So I proved him right and I walked away
To a comfortable hotel
Paid it with his validation
And I slept profoundly well
Just give me an E for effort
Give me a participation prize
Acknowledge my good intentions
I'm not too proud to lie
Nova Scotia, I'm performing a set
At my own private benefit
And Jules said, I'm not feeling it
But really, it's fine sweetie
(As I lay on my back, I wonder
If I should have told her how nervous I was)
So I proved her right, kicked her out
Made her drive home in the rain
Then I squandered her donation
After all, I've earned the blame
(I'd much rather be silent than have her feel sorry
If I get embarrassed, I've lost)
Just give me an E for effort
Give me a participation prize
Acknowledge my good intentions
I'm not too proud to lie
I'm counting on your discretion
Don't tell them I'm too lazy or scared to try
But I'll set off for the Yukon so they'll say I left in style
I might be proud
But not too proud to lie
I'm not too proud to lie
