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lyrics
Smiler
Words: Godfrey Yeomans & Kevin Adams
Music: Brad Bradstock
Of Calverton in wartime a story I shall tell
About some plucky soldier-boys and Bob Webb’s horse as well.
And of some brainy boffins who came from Bletchley Park
They say these people won the war, though we were in the dark
They built a new transmitter with aerials and all
Underneath the row of elms behind our churchyard wall
Sent squaddies down to guard it who found out in due course
Our hero Bob had got there first and left his bloomin’ horse
Oh Smiler you mad, bad horse!
This horse was known as Smiler, a most deceptive name
In fact he never smiled at all, ‘cos he was barely tame.
When anyone came near him he’d give the evil eye
And Bob knew well he’d bite and kick at any passer-by.
Oh Smiler you mad, bad horse!
These brave and noble soldiers would gladly face the Hun
But weren’t no match for Smiler he soon had them on the run
They came to Bob and pleaded, “Can you move that bloody horse?”
Gladly he’d oblige, which was his crafty plan of course.
The squaddies being grateful, ‘cos Bob had saved their day
He’d make quite sure to show his face when he was down their way
They’d call him to the public bar and stand him pints of beer
And Bob would wink and raise his drink to Smiler, and say “Cheers!”
Oh Smiler you mad, bad horse!
Oh Smiler you mad, bad horse!
Oh Smiler!
Words: Godfrey Yeomans & Kevin Adams
Music: Brad Bradstock
Of Calverton in wartime a story I shall tell
About some plucky soldier-boys and Bob Webb’s horse as well.
And of some brainy boffins who came from Bletchley Park
They say these people won the war, though we were in the dark
They built a new transmitter with aerials and all
Underneath the row of elms behind our churchyard wall
Sent squaddies down to guard it who found out in due course
Our hero Bob had got there first and left his bloomin’ horse
Oh Smiler you mad, bad horse!
This horse was known as Smiler, a most deceptive name
In fact he never smiled at all, ‘cos he was barely tame.
When anyone came near him he’d give the evil eye
And Bob knew well he’d bite and kick at any passer-by.
Oh Smiler you mad, bad horse!
These brave and noble soldiers would gladly face the Hun
But weren’t no match for Smiler he soon had them on the run
They came to Bob and pleaded, “Can you move that bloody horse?”
Gladly he’d oblige, which was his crafty plan of course.
The squaddies being grateful, ‘cos Bob had saved their day
He’d make quite sure to show his face when he was down their way
They’d call him to the public bar and stand him pints of beer
And Bob would wink and raise his drink to Smiler, and say “Cheers!”
Oh Smiler you mad, bad horse!
Oh Smiler you mad, bad horse!
Oh Smiler!
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from Calverton: Songs from 'The Horse & the Tractor',
released June 1, 2015
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The Living Archive Band Milton Keynes, UK
An acoustic quintet with an emphasis on strong vocals to deliver both songs and the spoken word depicting the experiences of the people of North Buckinghamshire past and present. The inhabitants of the towns of Wolverton, Stony Stratford and Bletchley and of course the new city of Milton Keynes all have had something to say, and the Living Archive Band gives them a voice. ... more
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