Patty Griffin: Connie and val

Down at the switchboard of the old Tell N' TaleThey got some fascinating stories to tellConnie and Val nice old galsMinding the back of the store for 30 years or moreHey Val do you remember that girl back in '72?She looked like Cher sure took some getting used toShe was working here all summer and going to collegeYeah they musta been teaching hersome funny kinda knowledgeShe was a nice enough girl took a trip around the worldI don't remember her name thoughHey Val do you know?Yeah, well honey the switchboard Beats going to double featuresYou get to talking to some interesting creaturesYeah Connie and Val coupla nice old galsThey like to take a little sherryWith the obituaryHey Val do you remember that girlwho's ex-husband was a stalker?That was the summer we had that punk rocker Oh boy, what a crazy summer that wasYes she wore a dog collar and some pink and blue fuzzThey were nice enough though I wonder where did they goAnd if that girl is still singingHey Val, that line is ringingDown at the switchboard of the old Tell N'TaleThey got some fascinating stories to tellDon't ever let 'em tell ya that their job is hellCause pretty soon it'll all be automated wellYou remember that girl used to make us all lunchUsed to make us all laugh and called us honeybunchThen she moved the whole family way back to IdahoWell I surely did hate to see that girl goConnie and Val nice old galsThey've seen a few wars but they're still palsAnd they had a few babiesSmoked a million cigarettesThey don't need no one to help emwhen they're placing a betOh Connie and ValConnie and Val30 long years same localeoh Connie and ValOh yes Connie and ValNice old gals that Connie and Val