Operators Are Standing By

Operators are standing by

Smoking cigarettes and drinking coffee

Bounce their shoes at the end of their feet

And wish they could go homeOperators are standing by

Poking holes in the ceiling tiles

Making jokes about their old boyfriendsOperators are standing by

Talking about their portrayal

On TV where an actress sits

With a headset in outer spaceThat's enough talking, ladiesOperators are standing by

Smoking cigarettes and drinking coffee

Pass round the picture of a Mobius Strip

And wish they could go homeAnd wish they could go home

Songwriters

FLANSBURGH, JOHN C./LINNELL, JOHN S.Published by

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.