As the snow flies
On a cold and gray Chicago mornin'
a hungry young man get’s a craving for
some SpaghettiOs
(SpaghettiOs)

And his stomach growls…

If there’s one thing this world don’t need
It’s a hungry young man denied a chance to eat some SpaghettiOs
(SpaghettiOs)

People, don't you understand, he’s just trying to open a can
But no can opener is in the house today
He takes a look under the sink, opens all the drawers, stares and blinks
Then he slowly turns his head, and sighs in dismay

And his hunger burns

And a hungry young man with a runny nose
goes to the store but the store is closed
no SpaghettiOs
(no SpaghettiOs)

Still his hunger grows...

He knocks on all his neighbors doors
but no one answers so he goes back home
no SpaghettiOs
(no SpaghettiOs)

Then in a fit of desperation, the young man grabs a knife
He stabs at the can, but he cuts his hand
Tries to stop the bleeding but the cut’s too bad

then his mama calls

As his life ebbs away a hungry young man
Face down in the kitchen with a knife and a can
of SpaghettiOs
(and SpaghettiOs)

And the answering machine...
(and SpaghettiOs)

Records a message from his mother she’s on her way
with the can opener she borrowed yesterday…
and SpaghettiOs.

(and SpaghettiOs...
and SpaghettiOs).