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Billy Smith was poor and it did show His rich relatives didn't want to know They had their cars and barbecues And howled at Billy’s worn out shoes. Billy went for a walk and on the ground Saw a shiny thing, a brand new pound Bought a lotto ticket he had nothing to lose But should have bought glue to fix them shoes. That night he was sitting, watching T.V. And up came the results for the lottery He looked at his ticket, in total surprise He had six numbers; couldn't believe his eyes. Some twenty years later Billy passed away His relatives had looked forward to this day For the funeral some had travelled miles Wearing Sunday best and big false smiles. He was a lovely man they’d all say But a big surprise was coming their way They couldn't care less about poor Bill Only interested in what was in his will. Three weeks later Billy’s will was read And in it this is what the statement said There is not one relative here today That is going to gain in any way. I was down on my luck you shut your door You didn't want to know me anymore You heard of my win, you circled around My money I've given to the dog pound. And here is something else that is in hand By your houses I've purchased all the land A sewage farm will be built that you'll see When you open your windows, remember me. Written 28th February 2018.
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