[Annie:]
Maybe far away
Or maybe real nearby
He may be pouring her coffee
She may be straightening his tie!
Maybe in a house
All hidden by a hill
She’s sitting playing piano,
He’s sitting paying a bill!
Betcha they’re young
Betcha they’re smart
Bet they collect things
Like ashtrays and art!
Betcha they’re good —
Why shouldn’t they be?
Their one mistake
Was giving up me!
So maybe now it’s time,
And maybe when I wake
They’ll be there calling me «Baby»
Maybe.
Betcha he reads
Betcha she sews
Maybe she’s made me
A closet of clothes!
Maybe they’re strict
As straight as a line…
Don’t really care
As long as they’re mine!
So maybe now this prayer’s
The last one of its kind…
Won’t you please come get your «Baby»
[Annie and orphans:]
Maybe