it is the custom

on monday nights i take the garbage out
the gentle rain brings out a little smile
the container's not heavy no large pile

i do my job that's just what it's about
it's been that way for quite a little while
on monday nights i take the garbage out

i stay within the rules and do not flout
the ordinances although they might rile
i feel i have to go that final mile
on monday nights i take the garbage out