Intro: Strophe 1: I wouldn't be glad wouldn't be sad-I wouldn't be good if I knew what I could And I hate to go - But I must you know Duty calls - -Niagara Falls - See it go down - As it falls on the ground And gets up again At the count of ten - I would like everyone here to repeat after me Something of which I know nothing about Namely that which I will tell you - (That which I will tell you) Strophe 2: I'm going to school breaking a rule -I'm going around in a pityful frown 'Coz I didn't pass (came) - Bottom of the class (Oh! what a shame) Teacher was mad -So was me dad -Took off his belt -And without any help Really hit me hard - Where I'd stuck a card - Thick I may be but a fool I am certainly not - Always remember the golden rule When in no doubt get a car out - And while you're there how about... Bridge: Fetching me one of those pneumatic drills Boy! I really love the sound that they make So good for the pains and aches of life in general - Don't be such a miser At the most a fiver's all you pay Zwsp: dudiduiduiduidudd duiduid duidui dudiuidu du Many's the time - I have wondered about what it is I want you all to repeat after me Something I know you know I know - (Something I know you know I know) Strophe 3: I wouldn't behold wouldn't be cold - I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for my Dear old mum and dad - And the fun they had Early one night - Dad put out the light - Got hold of me mum - Said he wanted a son And as you can see - The result was me Somebody told me once money does not grow on trees Well if that's true then how do you explain Apples oranges and lemons - Not forgetting melons Outro: no nonon on o nonon on o nonon on o dudidu dudidu du dudidudidudi

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