I've been hearin' you're concerned about my happiness But all that thought you're giving me is conscience I guess If I were walking in your shoes I wouldn't worry none While you and your friends're worryin' bout me I'm having lots of fun Countin' flowers on the wall that don't bother me at all Playin' solitare till dawn with a deck of fifty one Smoking cigarettes and watching Captain Kangaroo Now don't tell me I've nothing to do don't tell me I've nothing to do Last night I dressed in tails pretended I was on the town As long as I can dream it's hard to slow this swinger down So please don't give a thought to me I'm really doing fine You can always find me here and having quite a time Countin' flowers on the wall... [ guitar ] It's good to see you I must go I know I look afright Anyway my eyes are not a custom to the slight And my shoes are not a custom to this hard time street So I must go back to my room and make my day complete Countin' flowers on the wall... Don't tell me I've nothing to do