Miss Betty’s Solitude

But she hung up a sign, by her little front door [Chorus] Today I just noticed, Miss Betty's decision Not a single welcome on that rusty screen door It's clear to the whole street she's seeking some quiet And her message ain't changing, it's firm and it's sure Every time I walk past Miss Betty's front door With her hair up in curlers and a glare from her porch Says her peace don't come knocking, won't take it no more [Chorus] Oh Miss Betty's had plenty, she's closed up her store No more chatter or clatter on that hardwood floor She's drawing her curtains, her solitude's rich And she sure won't be bothered by salesmen or cliques She set out a chair, with a sign says 'Reserved' For her, and her only, no invite to her world A fortress of silence, in her peaceful domain Miss Betty's made up her mind, yeah she's staking her claim [Chorus] Like a fortress unwavering, Miss Betty's renowned For the 'Do Not Disturb' sign that's talk of the town