Hymns and Arias

(Extra verses for the 1999 Rugby World Cup)

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We tried to get a licence to collect for charity.
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We've been practising for ages, Max, Max, Max and me.
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Just one bucket for one hour but the council answered "No!"
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So if a policeman comes along, I'm afraid we'll have to go.

 

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And we were singing, Hymns and Arias
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Land of my Fathers, Ar Hyd Y Nos.

 

The ticket manager's been sacked, he went without a fuss.

Packed his bags, walked to Wood Street, and went home on the bus.

Used his mobile to phone the WRU to tell them they could stick it.

An inspector got on and threw him off, `cause he didn't have a ticket.

 

CHORUS - And we were ........

 

We'd like to pay a tribute to a Welsh celebrity.

Someone we all look up to, who's just got an M.B.E.

At the opening of the stadium, super-stars were shining.

But Max was number one for us, ...because he wasn't miming.

 

CHORUS - And we were ........

 

We're trying to raise money, a donation would be nice.

If you can't afford the real Max we'll do him for half price.

We stand outside the Angel, against the castle walls.

We may not have much talent, but we've certainly got the ... nerve.

 

CHORUS - And we were ........

 

There's been a little hiccup with some players' pedigree

It seems the Welsh connection's not as strong as it should be.

But they're truly international when they play in the Arms Park

If their granny's been to Barry, and tried a pint of dark.

 

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