Over the years I've had a few tries
But it's not been a great success
Enthusiastic but lacking technique
Finishing up a bit of a mess
Now Brendon's out there, plying his trade
He's only twenty three
Done it at college, passed his grades
So he can do it properly
Earning the money, stashing away
To buy a place of his own
Sure he'll get there, for as they say
Where there's a will there will be a way
His girl is local, she does people's hair
He says in her head there's nothing but air
Calls her the missus, she's only eighteen
Like an old married couple to some they seem
She rides with him in his scruffy old van
She'd prefer a comfortable car
She wants to leave home as soon as she can
So likes to see him work hard
As the day ticks away we mardle
He knows an old flame of mine
I say yes, I know her quite well
But not seen her now for some time...
The grand design moves forward
We've had a laugh and a chat
All paid up, thanks for your help
In a month or so he'll be back
Not much of a contribution, but as you see I've been busy!
Mardle means chat, tell stories.
I met a young woman from Thirsk
And thought she was nice at first
But her teeth were all black
She answered me back
And she did nothing but curse