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Jack Of All Trades
03:44
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Variety's the spice of life or so I have been told
And I've made it my goal to try out loads before I'm old
A bit of this, a bit of that, it stops things going stale
But getting to the pinnacle is all to no avail
'Cos perfection takes a lifetime of practiced dedication
But for me that single path would just lead to stagnation
So I like my life to have a little variation
And the roads I travel will have many destinations
I'm a Jack of all trades, master of none
Tried my hand at many things but not excelled at one
I'm a Jack of all trades, master of none
And now I've changed my tune and I sing songs for everyone
So now I'm trying piracy, but not on the high seas
Tack back and forth across this land my audience to please
And as I plunder good times and pillage vain applause
You'll forgive me if I'm not the best but that is just because
I'm a Jack of all trades, master of none
Tried my hand at many things but not excelled at one
I'm a Jack of all trades, master of none
And now I've changed my tune and I sing songs for everyone
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Quiet Anarchist
04:33
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At school he liked to bend the rules, while teachers looked away
Smoke behind the bike sheds, rebellion was child's play
Subversive pics and messages scratched on the toilet door
Little did the staff room know with him they were at war
He was an anarchist - loved to live that way
A quiet anarchist - into anarchy
But in a quiet way - He'd rock the boat gently
And be an anarchist - and that's the way he'll stay
A quiet anarchist - bap bap badada daa
A quiet anarchist - bap bap badada daa
You won't see him on the streets facing down the riot shields
No black flags or Molotovs but that don't mean he yields
Yes he'll always find a way to cheat authority
Not a life of dull subservient compliant mediocrity
Chorus
Keep off the grass Don't lick that knife
Don't run with scissors Not on your life
Take your elbows off the table Speak when you're spoken to
Do as I say not as I do
There'll be tears before bedtime I'm gonna count to three
Don't you that tone with me
I can wait all day I don't mind
Don't do that or you'll go blind
Too many rules The state's decree
Find a way to fight back and you'll be free
Don't toe the line Reject newspeak
Don't sell out You could be unique
And be an anarchist - love to live that way
A quiet anarchist - into anarchy
But in a quiet way - Rock the boat gently
And be an anarchist - and that's the way you'll stay
A quiet anarchist - bap bap badada daa
A quiet anarchist - bap bap badada daa
A quiet anarchist - bap bap badada daa
A quiet anarchist - bap bap badada daa
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Did She Know?
05:00
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You were just a little girl as the mill race ran beneath
When fate first lay its evil hand on you
He was taken by the waters, and to an early grave
There really was nothing you could do
But the guilt lay like the waters bearing down on you
Carried the pain, held in the tears
Cared for sisters and for brothers, did the best you could
But the burden was just so hard to bear
Did she know? Did she know? When she said that did she know? Was it intuition? Did she know? Did she know?
Could she was what come now, did she know?
Then romance came and swept you up upon its heady breeze
Carried you to places never dreamed
But all too soon this spell was broken, no breath left to cry
And life carried you on along its stream
Chorus
Took all the pain, took all the tears. Moulded them into a force for good
Took all the pain, took all the tears. Generations would thank you if they could
Take all the pain, take all the tears. If you have to go you say it's been the best
Take all the pain, take all the tears. You're moving on, lay the guilt to rest
Chorus
Did she know? Did she know? When she said that did she know? Was it intuition did she know, did she know
Was it an admission? Was it a premonition?
Could she was what come. Did she know?
Could she was what come. Did she know?
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Ward The Pirate
05:21
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Come all you gallant sailors bold,
All you who march to drum,
Let's go and look for Captain Ward,
Out on the sea he roams;
For he is the biggest robber
That ever you did hear,
And there's not been such a robber found
In above this hundred year.
And the wind blows high, and the wind blows low
All on the raging sea
A ship was sailing from the east
And heading for the west,
All laden with silks and satins fine
And velvets of the best,
On meeting there with Captain Ward,
It proved a bad meeting;
For he robbèd them of their wealth and store
And bid them tell their king.
So the king he had him built a ship of noted fame,
She was called the "Royal Rainbow,"
If you would know her name;
And she was as well provided for
As any ship could be,
With thirteen hundred sailors bold
To keep her company.
At six o' clock in the morning
They began to fight,
And so they did continue
Until eight o' clock at night.
"Oh fight on, fight on," cried Captain Ward,
"For this sport pleases me,
And although you fight for a week or more,
Your master I'll still be."
Then the "Royal Rainbow"
She fired, but all in vain,
Till 300 sailors brave
Upon the deck lay slain.
"Oh go home, go home," cried Captain Ward,
"And you tell your king from me,
He may be king of all the land,
But I'm king of the sea."
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It's 1am the last band's played
A beautiful day comes to an end
The firepit or the tea tent, that's the place to be
It's 3 o clock in the morning
And the boozy coffee's warming
Sat with cider in a field - drunk n disorderly
But I have some sage advice for you
Take it now from one who knew
If you want to see this through
Never drink with the Leylines
Never drink with Addie Burns
Your liver it won't thank you
When will you ever learn
It's 5am we're going strong
Krak Daniels s'out it won't be long
We're doing shots but that's a plot - Your life lies in your hands
7am now that's insane
You've only got yourself to blame
Did you heed the warnings - No you did it anyway!
Recall those word we told you mate
You've blown it now, it's too late
Look at you. You're a bloody state
Never drink in the purple people eater
Never drink with Dean & Co
You'll regret it in the morning
I've heard the tales of woe
Never drink with the Leylines
Never drink with Addie Burns
Your liver it won't thank you
When will you ever learn
Never take them on. Try to save your skin
Because the last man standing is a game you'll never win
Run for cover. Run, run, run. Next time you're on the lash
Save yourself, save your soul, save your sorry ass
Woa ho!
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Why Is All The Rum Gone?
05:23
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We're sitting round the fire, and the flames are burning higher
We don't want this night to ever end
It's getting so surreal but we love the way it feels
All this love and laughter with our friends
The stars are shining bright as we fade into the night
In the firelight faces all aglow
We're singing songs just fine but there are some corny lines
Like "You can't push Willy round Willy won't go"
But there's still one thing I'd like to know
Still one question before we go
I don't know how it's happened, I haven't got a clue
Tell me what the answer is I dunno what to do
Why's the rum gone?
Why's the rum gone?
Why's the rum gone?
Why is all the rum gone?
There's whisky in the jar as the sound of the guitar
Is weaving its magic round the fire
Flavoured vodkas and liqueurs as it all becomes a blur
Getting Lynn & Hilly ever higher
Neil and Helen on the beer, with Douglas sitting near
And Mark's rolling ciggies ever wider
Rob & Carol had run out but Ollie was about
So - we drank the Leatherat cider
But there's still one thing I'd like to know
Still one question before we go
I don't know how it's happened, I haven't got a clue
Tell me what the answer is I dunno what to do
Why's the rum gone?
Why's the rum gone?
Why's the rum gone?
Why is all the rum gone?
It's getting kinda rowdy, voices getting loud the
Raucous singing of our favourite tunes
Security will frown so we'll have to keep it down
Stop ourselves from howling at the moon
Now the fire's dying down, but we're still huddled round
The sun is in the east and climbing high
But all good things must pass, so it's off to bed at last
But the memory of this night will never die
But there's still that thing we need to know
Still one question before we go
I think I know what happened, it was probably me and you
We'll have to get some more, that's what we'll have to do
Now the rum's gone?
Now the rum's gone?
Now the rum's gone?
Why is all the rum gone?
Why's the rum gone?
Why's the rum gone?
Why's the rum gone?
Why is all the rum gone?
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