Cast and Crew
Exfoliated Eddie is an eagle eyed spy
He likes hot Hoxton coffee with his cold Shepherd’s Pie
Crazy for a Sheffield lass, a Steel City shrew
Her conversation’s retro but her attitude is new.
Flopping like a flapper in a 20s Bluebell hat
Comes Information Irene with her ever ready chat
With Rock steady Rory making stories out of facts
Their veracity is skinny but they’re generous like that.
Annihilation Annie’s sitting waiting for a fool
She never wants to play the game but loves to break the rules
At the table by the window now she’s looking out the door
Left her right glove on the bus and dropped the other on the floor
Say goodnight to the sailors, say good heavens to the sea
The light on the horizon must remain a mystery
Nancy joined the Navy but she never had a chance
Argued with the Admiral, got lagging at the dance
She’s dreaming of the oceans from the comfort of the land
And she’ll empty out your pockets if you offer her your hand
The sailors are all sleeping now, in softly rocking beds,
No mattress for their bodies and no pillow for their heads
Say goodnight to the sailors, say good gracious to the sea
The light on the horizon must remain a mystery
Copyright © Tony Devers | Year Posted 2016
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