Tinker, you better place another bet

The rich up in the castle haven't finished eating yet.

They'll throw you a bone or a spat-out stone

But knowing them that's all you'll get.



Tailor, you better close another shop

No-one wants your quality, make do with what you've got.

They'll let you survive,

They'll let you get by.

But knowing them they'll let you rot.



Chorus:

You better be doubtful,

You better beware,

You better not shout now,

You better not care.



Tinker, you better buy another boot

Those ''Pocock Continental'' are finally showing through

We'll get you a pair

From a second-hand fayre,

They'll only have 'a two'



Sailor, you better sink a few more ships

Admiral loony Nelson cannot find his game of risk

We'll lose a few lives

A couple of tribes

But knowing him he'll lick his lips



Chorus:



From Queen Wilkins to Queen Victoria

We've had a promising side,

From King Callaghan to Bonny Prince Francis

We've paid up and we've cried

Princess Gower and Princess Ferguson

We've looked a hard nut to crack

But we're weak at the..........Back!