If you're anywhere near as old as me, you will recall one of the most dreadful records ever made, where the bloke was singing his heart out, saying goodbye to his family and his sweetheart, as he was fixin' to die soon!

(For example, "Goodbye Michelle, it's hard to die, when all the birds are singing in the sky"...you get the idea.) It was by someone called Terry Jacks and it was called Seasons in the Sun. Remember?

This week, it has been re-released, with the same tune, but with new lyrics by none other than Don Brennan!

If you don't know it, my sincere apologies. If you do know it, please sing along!!

And also sing along with Ian Harding (you'll need Real Audio for this)

 

Good bye dear nurse, now do not scoff.
I nicked some clothes and then I buggered off.
You looked for me and I was gone.
I know it may seem quite a drag,
But you sneaked off to have a fag.

Chorus:
I'm a nut, I'm a liar,
I set factories on fire
But I'm having so much fun
As a grandad on the run.

Hi Sarah Lou, I'm in the pink!
I drove my taxi right into the drink.
To top myself and Alma too.
The water turned my stump dark blue
Now my foot's held on with glue!

Chorus:
I'm a nut, I'm a liar,
I set factories on fire
But I'm having so much fun
As a fruitcake on the run.

Goodbye Ashley, my trusted friend,
That old bitch Ivy sent me round the bend.
And now my brain has turned to soup.
No more cabbying for me
I was banged-up but now I'm free.

Chorus:
I'm a nut, I'm a liar,
I set factories on fire
But I'm having so much fun
One last scene and I'll be done.

Oh help me Gail I'm in poor shape
Bung me a score and help me to escape.
I know my state is somewhat dire
'cos I set buildings off on fire
At least now Alma is much drier!

Chorus:
I'm a nut, I'm a liar,
I set factories on fire
But now life is so much fun
For a loony on the run.

Oh Ivy dear,
I'll see you soon
Your lower lip is like a toy balloon.
I'll be with you before too long.
You'll be in my arms once again
But you'll have sex with younger men!

Chorus:
I am daft, I am sad
I am seriously mad.
But now life is so sweet
Back on Coronation Street

You know I'm not the kind to gloat,
I tried to see if Baldwin's wife would float.
But we both survived the dip.
I filled her timid heart with dread
But by next Monday I'll be dead!

Final Chorus:
It's been joy, it's been fun
But Don Brennan's days are done.
It was such a fine role
Now Geoff Hinsliff's on the dole!

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