1. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
Some things in life are bad, they can really make you mad
Other things just make you swear and curse
When you’re chewing on life’s gristle
Don’t grumble, give a whistle
And this’ll help things turn out for the best
And always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the light side of life
If life seems jolly rotten, there’s something you’ve forgotten
and that’s to laugh and smile and dance and sing
When you’re feeling in the dumps, don’t be silly chumps
Just purse your lips and whistle – that’s the thing
And always look on the bright side of life
Come on, always look on the right side of life
For life is quite absurd and death’s the final word
You must always face the curtain with a bow
Forget about your sin – give the audience a grin
Enjoy it – it’s your last chance anyhow
So always look on the bright side of death
Just before you draw your terminal breath
Life’s a piece of shit, when you look at it
Life’s a laugh and death’s a joke, it’s true
You’ll see it’s all a show,
keep ’em laughing as you go
Just remember that the last laugh is on you
And always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the right side of life
[Key change]
Always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the bright side of life (Worse things happen at sea, you know)
Repeat
2. Here Comes there Sun
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it’s all right
Little darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling, it feels like years since it’s been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it’s all right
Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces
Little darling, it seems like years since it’s been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it’s all right
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
Little darling, it seems like years since it’s been clear
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it’s all right
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
It’s all right
It’s all right
3. Bare Necessities
Look for the bare necessities, the simple bare necessities
Forget about your worry and your strife
I mean the bare necessities old Mother Nature’s recipes
That bring the bare necessities of life
Wherever I wander
Wherever I roam
I couldn’t be fonder of my big home
The bees are buzzin’ in the tree
To make some honey just for me
When you look under the rocks and plants
And take a glance at the fancy ants
Then maybe try a few
The bare necessities of life
Will come to you
They’ll come to you!
Look for the bare necessities, the simple bare necessities
Forget about your worry and your strife
I mean the bare necessities old Mother Nature’s recipes
That bring the bare necessities of life
Now when you pick a pawpaw
Or a prickly pear And you prick a raw paw
Next time beware
Don’t pick the prickly pear by the paw
When you pick a pear
Try to use the claw
But you don’t need to use the claw
When you pick a pear of the big pawpaw
Have I given you a clue
The bare necessities of life will come to you
Look for the bare necessities, the simple bare necessities
Forget about your worry and your strife
I mean the bare necessities old Mother Nature’s recipes
That bring the bare necessities of life
4. Moonshadow
Oh, I’m bein’ followed by a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow
Leapin and hoppin’ on a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow
And if I ever lose my hands, lose my plough, lose my land,
Oh if I ever lose my hands, Oh if… I won’t have to work no more.
And if I ever lose my eyes, if my colours all run dry,
Yes if I ever lose my eyes, Oh if… I won’t have to cry no more.
Yes I’m bein’ followed by a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow
Leapin’ and hoppin’ on a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow
And if I ever lose my legs, I won’t moan, and I won’t beg,
Yes if I ever lose my legs, Oh if… I won’t have to walk no more.
And if I ever lose my mouth, all my teeth, north and south,
Yes if I ever lose my mouth, Oh if… I won’t have to talk…
Did it take long to find me? I asked the faithful light.
Did it take long to find me? And are you gonna stay the night?
I’m bein’ followed by a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow
Leapin’ and hoppin’ on a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow
Moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow
5. I Am a Rock
A winter’s day
In a deep and dark December
I am alone
Gazing from my window
To the streets below
On a freshly fallen, silent shroud of snow
I am a rock
I am an island
I’ve built walls
A fortress, steep and mighty
That none may penetrate
I have no need of friendship
Friendship causes pain
Its laughter and its loving I disdain
I am a rock
I am an island
Don’t talk of love
Well, I’ve heard the word before
It’s sleeping in my memory
I won’t disturb the slumber
Of feelings that have died
If I never loved, I never would have cried
I am a rock
I am an island
I have my books
And my poetry to protect me
I am shielded in my armour
Hiding in my room
Safe within my womb
I touch no one and no one touches me
I am a rock
I am an island
And a rock feels no pain
And an island never cries
6. Lie Down and be Counted
There’s no song for the singer, no words for the tune
There’s a mess in the message and a man on the moon
There’s no plan in the planet, it’s all gone berserk
There’s a milk bottle shortage and the traffic lights don’t work
Lie down and be counted Don’t take any more
Lie down and be counted What are we standing for?
But there’s hope for the couples who stroll in the park
There’s nuclear power to light up the dark
There’s national health and ice in the fridge
And the occasional cow on a motorway
There’s extended credit on easier terms
And something to kill all known household germs
There’s sofas and armchairs and washing machines
Stars on Sunday, fish fingers and beans
Lie down and be counted Don’t take any more
Lie down and be counted What are we standing for?
There’s no song for the singer, no words for the tune
There’s a mess in the message and a man on the moon
There’s no plan in the planet, it’s all gone berserk
There’s an everything shortage and the traffic lights still don’t work
Lie down and be counted Don’t take any more
Lie down and be counted What are we standing for?
Lie down and be counted Don’t take any more
Lie down and be counted What are we standing for?
7. Nine to Five
Tumble outta bed, And I stumble to the kitchen
Pour myself a cup of ambition
And yawn and stretch And try to come to life
Jump in the shower, And the blood starts pumpin’
Out on the street, The traffic starts jumpin’
The folks like me on the job from 9 to 5
Workin’ 9 to 5, What a way to make a livin’
Barely gettin’ by, It’s all takin’ and no givin’
They just use your mind, And they never give you credit
It’s enough to drive you crazy
If you let it
9 to 5, for service and devotion
You would think that I
Would deserve a fat promotion
Want to move ahead
But the boss won’t seem to let me
I swear sometimes that man is out to get me
They let you dream, Just to watch ’em shatter
You’re just a step, On the bossman’s ladder
But you got dreams
He’ll never take away
You’re in the same boat, With a lotta your friends
Waitin’ for the day your ship’ll come in
‘N’ the tide’s gonna turn
And it’s all gonna roll your way
Workin’ 9 to 5, What a way to make a livin’
Barely gettin’ by, It’s all takin’ and no givin’
They just use your mind, And you never get the credit
It’s enough to drive you crazy, If you let it
9 to 5, yeah, They got you where they want you
And you think about it, don’t you
It’s a rich man’s game, No matter what they call it
And you spend your life
Puttin’ money in his wallet
9 to 5, whoa, What a way to make a livin’
Barely gettin’ by, It’s all takin’ and no givin’
They just use your mind
And then they never give you credit
It’s enough to drive you crazy, If you let it
Puttin’ money in his wallet
9 to 5 etc
8. I Can See Clearly Now
I can see clearly now the rain has gone.
I can see all obstacles in my way.
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind.
It’s gonna be a bright (bright),
Bright sunshiny day.
It’s gonna be a bright (bright),
Bright sunshiny day.
I think I can make it now the pain has gone.
All of the bad feelings have disappeared.
Here is the rainbow I’ve been praying for.
It’s gonna be a bright (bright),
Bright sunshiny day.
Look all around,
There’s nothing but blue skies.
Look straight ahead,
Nothing but blue skies.
Ah, ah,
Ah, ah, ooh.
I can see clearly now the rain has gone.
I can see all obstacles in my way.
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind.
It’s gonna be a bright (bright),
Bright sunshiny day
It’s gonna be a bright (bright),
Bright sunshiny day
It’s gonna be a bright (bright),
Bright sunshiny day
It’s gonna be a bright (bright),
Bright sunshiny day-ee-yay-ee-yeah.
10. Factory Girl
Ain’t gonna work in a factory and greasy up my clothes
Ain’t gonna work in a factory, splinters in my toes
Pity me my darling, pity me I say
Pity me my darling, carry me away
No more I’ll wear that dirty coat, greasy all around
No more I’ll wear that dirty hat, with holes all in the crown
Pity me my darling, pity me I say
Pity me my darling, carry me away
No more I’ll hang my bobbins up, no more I’ll take them down
No more I’ll hang my bobbins up, I’m leaving this old town
Pity me my darling, pity me I say
Pity me my darling, carry me away
No more I’ll hear that whistle blow, to call me up so soon
No more I’ll hear that whistle blow, to call me from my home
Pity me my darling, pity me I say
Pity me my darling, carry me away
No more I’ll hear that spinning wheel, rolling in my head
No more I’ll hear that spinning wheel to call m from my bed
Pity me my darling, pity me I say
Pity me my darling, carry me away
Ain’t gonna work in a factory and greasy up my clothes
Ain’t gonna work in a factory, splinters in my toes
Pity me my darling, pity me I say
Pity me my darling, carry me away
Pity me my darling, pity me I say
Pity me my darling, carry me away
Pity me my darling, pity me I say
Pity me my darling, carry me away
