Lawrence Part the Third, On Parade

The jungle drums have throbbed in Neasden The message has swiftly spread about So if you’re travelling around the area Its suggested you carefully watch out For the call has been answered The length and breadth of our fair land Certain heroes not been found reticent Back here at the nation’s command It started with just our Lawrence But his example aroused so many more Now in the back streets of Neasden Camps our own elite camel corps The camel’s throaty braying Out sounds morning cocks And the borough has no need now For any morning alarm clocks They are dedicated veterans Fierce warriors to a man All there craving for action Since this campaign began It’s a sight of heart stopping beauty A hundred and thirty camels smart and neat All drawn up in parade order Down the whole length of our street The nation owes it all to Lawrence Who without any idle flaunting Knew just where his duty lay And was not found wanting The jungle drums have throbbed in Neasden The message has swiftly spread about So if you’re travelling around the area Its suggested you carefully watch out