John's Song

I once met this old wise man He invited me into his caravan We sat down for a cup of tea He sat down very gingerly He said he's still got a sore back From the time, on the roof with Jack We were on the roof one day, when suddenly I heard Jack say "Look out for that crack!? Phewhack! I was lying on my back When I was just your age, I was already working For a shilling a day It was just enough for mom to say Ohhhh Johnny you make me so proud! Pa would come home from work, and say "John, one day, you'll work with me down at the factory." But I don't wanna work in no factory So I packed my bags and I headed for the tree. I was only away from home for about an hour But i was home in time for tea I said very politely that I didn't want to work in no factory. Pa said John you're a second-class citizen, and you're never gonna get very far I said Pa, I'm gonna see the world, I'm gonna see it all I'm gonna be all that I can be, and more. Daddy finished his cup of tea, reached into his pocket, and pulled out a key He said you can have my old caravan, I won't be needing it any more Because I've see all I wanna see, and more.