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Intro

Verse 1

I guess I was skeptical when I first met Dr. Martin

He said we could build a baby out of DNA

 And although it was expensive it was legal in the states

 where it wasn't banned

 It was Betty who suggested we cut out the parts of me

 that she can't stand

Pre-chorus 1

 So we made an appointment and Betty went alone

They worked out the details and then called me on the phone

 To say congratulations Dad

Chorus

Now things are getting better for Betty and me

We're making us a baby that's just like me only better

 And Betty says he'll be taller

 And Betty says he'll be smarter

 And Betty says that our baby will be better than me

Verse 2

Betty was pretty firm about our baby being human

I said we should give him wings and nice prehensile tail

 He could travel with the circus making money, making friends with clowns

Betty said that's stupid and for God's sake would you turn that TV down?

Pre-chorus 2

 Now I've seen Betty happy, but she's never been like this

 She glows like someone's girlfriend in the middle of a kiss

 And I'm excited too

Chorus

Now things are getting better for Betty and me

We're making us a baby that's just like me only better

 And Betty says he'll be taller

 And Betty says he'll be smarter

 And Betty says that our baby will be better than me

Bridge

And the love inside me thunders like a storm

And I hope the tube they keep him in is comfortable and warm

I hope the nutritive solution that they're feeding him

 doesn't make him fat

Verse 3

Betty's been spending lots of time out late with Dr. Martin

She says that they're working on the baby every night

 And Dr. Martin brings her presents like new underwear and a bottle of wine

I'll just keep on writing checks until the day that baby is mine

Pre-chorus 3

He might have my moustache or my freckles or my eyes

Betty says it's better if we keep it a surprise

 I hope I find out soon

Final Chorus

Now things are getting better for Betty and me

We're making us a baby that's just like me only better

 And Betty says he'll be taller

 And Betty says he'll be smarter

 And Betty says that our baby will be better than

Baby will be better than

Baby will be better than me.