Captain Tom

Captain Tom By Jan Beaumont © He was somebody we'd never heard of Just a man quietly living his life But a man who'd seen things that he shouldn't Like battle and horror and strife. He was loved and surrounded by family Had a home and a warm comfy bed Then the horrible virus that hit us Changed the world when it reared its cruel head. There were so many people who sickened There were those who were fighting to live And then there were those who were there by their side Who were ready and willing to give. Captain Tom saw a need to do something He wanted to help where he could He started to walk in his garden Back and forth for the NHS good. He wanted to raise just a thousand He thought he could do it you see But instead that old soldier raised millions Just by walking each day tirelessly. It's not as if he was a young man He had lived to a wonderful age On his one hundredth birthday They honoured him well He now found himself on the world stage. For on his centennial birthday His name became almost eternal They promoted the man who'd achieved oh so much And Tom Moore went from Captain to Colonel! Michael Ball and our Tom made a record And it went to the top of the charts The oldest man ever to be No 1 And of course No 1 in our hearts. So we thank you for everything, Colonel Tom Moore You selflessly gave us your best You have done us all proud, you're a hero Now just go put your feet up and rest!