Barry Louis Polisar - Ellen Grew a Beard lyrics

Ellen grew a beard And as soon as it appeared, Her father was elated In fact, he loudly stated, "I've always wanted a son And now I guess I have one. It would not be a bother." I guess that's the attitude of some fathers. Now Ellen's friends all turned their backs; not the right way to react For a friendship is a friendship and inherit in that pact Is sticking through the times that are rough And all that idealistic stuff. I guess that's the way that some things go: We ignore what we don't want to know although The point that I'd like to instill Is I doubt that Ellen will