Lyrics
“Goodbye Sandals, Hello Boots”
Nina Ricci
Chorus
Goodbye sandals, hello boots!
I thought it would be warm where I put down roots
But after two weeks in the sun, I felt the weather shifting
Sooner came the night and the colored leaves a-drifting
Verse 1
Windchimes are louder and my hat won’t stay on
Skirts are getting longer and scarves are hanging on
Mannequins in shopping malls,
Where men are buying wedding rings
For ladies who they plan to marry in the spring
Verse 2
Everyone’s buying pumpkin spiced candles
Cinnamon flavor and warm apple pies
I’m not ready for the cold and snowy weather
I’ll wear shortsleeves as long as I don’t get frostbite
Chorus
Goodbye sandals, hello boots!
I thought it would be warm where I put down roots
But after two weeks in the sun, I felt the weather shifting
Sooner came the night and the colored leaves a-drifting
Verse 3
Men are pulling overcoats, over ugly sweaters
The mailman has more mail than he can haul in just a load
And some people lose their cool over deals they couldn’t get
I’m scanning while I’m melting as they’re breathing down my neck!
Verse 4
Kids are cutting snowflakes from the Sunday morning news
Women try new hairdos for to kick the winter blues
Chimney smoke is blowing over dark and empty roads
And wherever snow is falling there is always something wet
Chorus
Goodbye sandals, hello boots!
I thought it would be warm where I put down roots
But after two weeks in the sun, I felt the weather shifting
Sooner came the night and the colored leaves a-drifting
Verse 5
There are mile-long coffee lines: standing room only
Make reservations two months ahead of time
For cheap seats in steamy cafes
Where girls write “I ‘heart’ my boyfriend”
On windows where permanence is questionable, but it freezes that way
Verse 6
Honestly, I’m sick o’ throwin’ cards out by the dozen
“Happy” this, and “Merry” that and another years’ gone by
I can’t afford a Hallmark card... Don’t judge me!
But I care for you throughout the year the same as at this time
The same as at this time!
Chorus
Goodbye sandals, hello boots!
I thought it would be warm where I put down roots
But after two weeks in the sun, I felt the weather shifting
Sooner came the night and the colored leaves a-drifting
Repeat Chorus
INSTRUMENTAL 8 Bars
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Goodbye Sandals, Hello Boots!