Big Day

[Verse 1]

Taking our time before it's used

Making our way in old shoes, sister

Think I'm returning to Peru

I wish that I'd never came here

They can't pronouce my name here

Everyone asks me, "Where's Peru?"

[Chorus]

In Peru, we've lengthened the day

In Peru, we've strengthened the dollar

There are mountains piercing our skies

And the ocean's at our shore

I will save up all of my wages

Even retail crumby cosmetics

I will make my passage in stages

As the winter slips away

[Break]

[Chorus]

In Peru, we've lengthened the day

In Peru, we've strengthened the dollar

There are mountains piercing our skies

And the ocean's at our shore

I will save up all of my wages

Even retail crumby cosmetics

I will make my passage in stages

As the winter slips away

[Verse 2]

There's miles of golden beaches

There's excellent wines and features

Mister, take a week off in old Peru

Penitent monks to stare at

Colonial Dons in old straw hats

Everyone's here in gay Peru, ooh ooh ooh ooh

[Chorus]

In Peru, we've lengthened the day

In Peru, we've strengthened the dollar

There are mountains piercing our skies

And the ocean's at our shore

I will save up all of my wages

Even retail crumby cosmetics

I will make my passage in stages

As the winter slips away