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Michael Franks

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Michael Franks

Vocals

Claus Ogerman

Conductor

Wilton Felder

Bass

Israel Baker

Conductor

Joao Palm

Drums

Larry Carlton

Guitar

Ray Armando

Percussion

Hélio Delmiro

Rhythm Guitar

João Donato

Piano

Michael Brecker

Michael Brecker

Tenor Saxophone

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Michael Franks

Songwriter

Claus Ogerman

Arranger

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Don Henderson

Assistant Engineer

Al Schmitt

Mixing Engineer

Tommy LiPuma

Producer

Lyrics

Don't you ever invite your boyfriend here

I like to be here alone

Just answer the door and feed the deer

And fight the telephone

Got to learn these words and I know you will

Or I'll send you right back to Guayaquil

Say "B'wana - he no home"

Say "B'wana - he no home"

Say "B'wana - he no home"

Say "B'wana - he no home"

Got to peel your eyes for the heat, my dear

You got to froth and foam

Got to send away the mad puppeteer

Who seems to think this is home

I want you to speak the English right

I want you to smile and be polite

Say "B'wana - he no home"

Say "B'wana - he no home"

Say "B'wana - he no home"

Say "B'wana - he no home"

I don't care if you drive my 220, honey

Don't let 'em steal my chrome

I don't care if you spend all my money, honey

Long as you leave me alone

I just want you to try to remember one thing

If somebody knocks or the telephone rings

Say "B'wana - he no home"

Say "B'wana - he no home"

Say "B'wana - he no home"

Say "B'wana - he no home"

Written by: Michael Franks

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