Sunday afternoon can't last forever
I follow her around for hours and hours
She's a work of art and I should know
I'm not a flasher in a rain coat
The way art lovers do
Publisher: DAVRAY MUSIC LIMITED
Songwriter: Ray Davies
So, come on, give us a smile
Sunday afternoon there's something special
Like a Degas ballerina
To look at all the little girls
I've learned to appreciate you
It's just like another world
I'm an art lover, come to daddy
And I'll give you some spangles
I'm not gonna snatch you from your mother
I'd take her home, but that could never be
Before you vanish out of view
And I only want to look at you
Jogging in the park is my excuse
Wish I could take you home
Little girl, don't notice me
Ah, come to daddy, come on
Pure white skin, like porcelain
She can't see me staring at her
I'm not a dirty old man
Ah, come to daddy, come to daddy
Pretty little legs, I want to draw them
She feeds the ducks, looks at the flowers
She's just a substitute for what's been taken from me
Because I'm always wearing shades
Watching, as she innocently plays
I'm an art lover, come to daddy