I always got the same book with my own library card
I felt just like a grown-up, since it had my signature
Mom would go and take me too, when she had to borrow
The new installment in the series of Sue Grafton novels
Boom, boom, crash, bang, thundering and lightning
My storybook cassette tape would say to change the page
Safe in cars, safe at home but not safe under trees
My storybook cassette tape, would say to change it please
Mom would check out at the front for us when it was time to leave
She was eager to go home and unfold the mysteries
I would request her music player, I couldn't wait until tomorrow
To listen and to read along, so I could know it thorough
Boom, boom, crash, bang, thundering and lightning
My storybook cassette tape would say to change the page
Safe in cars, safe at home but not safe under trees
My storybook cassette tape, would say to change it please
Every time I put my finger underneath to lift the page
I knew exactly what was coming and what the tape would play
On the other hand, my mom never knew what to expect
I preferred consistency, but she preferred suspense
Boom, boom, crash, bang, thundering and lightning
My storybook cassette tape would say to change the page
Safe in cars, safe at home but not safe under trees
My storybook cassette tape, would say to change it please