(Carly Simon/Robbie Shakespeare/Mike Mainieri)
He asks her for permission
To take the car

Light his cigar
Play his guitar
Burn down the barn


He asks her for permission
To tie his shoes

To take a snooze
To read the news
To sing the blues


[Chorus:]
He's such a good boy

A real mama's boy
She treats him like a toy
He's such a good boy

[Repeat]

He asks her for permission

To get a tan
To play his hand
To blow a grand

To be a man

He asks her for permission

To say goodnight
To see Snow White
To watch the fight

'Cause she's always right

[Chorus]


She points her finger
And waves her hand

And acts just like a Queen bee
But he's foolin' her
'Cause he doesn't ask

Her for permission
When he comes to see me


[Chorus]