[Verse 1] I have a simple request Hope it's not an imposition Hope it's not an imposition I have a simple request Concerning your house for guests and me I'm in a time of transition I have a simple request Hope it's not an imposition [Verse 2] I've been living out of a suitcase sleeping in dingy rooms sleeping in dingy rooms I've been living out of a suitcase [Bridge] I've never lived in LA but I've always wanted to I've never lived in LA but I've always wanted to [Chorus] Can I stay in your guesthouse? Will you let me stay in your guesthouse? I won't get in the way I'll be quiet as a mouse No music after late if you let me stay in your guest house [Verse 3] There's a lemon tree out back I'll make you lemonade I'll make you lemonade There's a lemon tree out back I'll leave it on the back porch So you never leave the shade There's a lemon tree out back I'll make you lemonade [Chorus] Can I stay in your guesthouse? Will you let me stay in your guesthouse? I won't get in the way I'll be quiet as a mouse No music after late if you let me stay in your guest house [Verse 4] You chose a certain path Found you were underdressed Found you were underdressed You chose a certain path Now you fly first cla** and you have a house for guests You chose a certain path Found you were underdressed [Verse 5] I did what made my heart sing I threw away the oars I threw away the oars I did what made my heart sing Now I need a place to crash Please open up your door Now I need a place to crash Please open up your door [Chorus] Can I stay in your guesthouse? Will you let me stay in your guesthouse? I won't get in the way I'll be quiet as a mouse No music after late if you let me stay in your guest house [Verse 6] I googled mapped the day I said it To see the street that I'd live on To see the street that I'd live on I googled mapped the day I said it Corner stores are evaded Just past the dark salon They gave us a fence with cameras on it To keep us from the wolves beyond [Verse 7] The soul is a guest in the body You got to treat it right You got to treat it right The soul is a guest in the body Don't kick it out too early [Bridge x11] Can I just stay the night? [Outro] Can I stay in your guesthouse? Will you let me stay in your guesthouse?