Versatile Verse

Now I must start tuning up
I’ve read and signed the pre-nup

No more waffling and dithering

sorry Pantglas2

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Now I must start tuning up
We're on after the stand-up

The crowd are going wild.

I can manage 2 at a time

No more waffling and dithering
My body’s shaking and my knees are quivering

The crowd are going wild
They think we’re Destiny’s Child
(I have no idea who they are but I think they’re a group of some sort ?)

Someone please help out

The crowds are going wild
The barmaid's getting riled.

She's thrown a hissy fit

She’s thrown a hissy fit
The police will be here in a bit

Get a round in quick

Get a round in quick
Before she gets sick

A new line, please Crazy

I can't deal with any vomit
Please give me a gin and tonic

My taxi will be arriving all too soon

My taxi will be arriving all to soon
The driver singing a Christmas tune

It’s the season to be jolly

It's the season to be jolly
He's got some mistletoe and also holly

I wonder if I'll get a kiss

I wonder if I'll get a kiss
I'd better give garlic a miss.

Tonight I'll stand by the stiles

Tonight I’ll stand by the stiles
I’m up for a night on the tiles!

I’m behaving just like a hussy...

I’m behaving just like a hussy
Actually, I am a bit fussy.

He's got to be tall, dark and handsome

But I'll be happier that's for sure
If my heart can only find a cure
For the state of my tortured mind

He’s got to be tall, dark and handsome
I’d sell him off for a ransom

I’m too old for such fun

I’m too old for such fun
I'd rather lie in the sun.

My neighbourhood is ablaze with lights

My neighbourhood is ablaze with lights
Lovely to look at on these dark nights

Everything’s twinkling and shining so brightly

Everything's twinkling and shining so brightly
Enjoying the spectacular moonlight nightly

Look at the stars lighting the sky

Sorree - I seem to have gone wrong upthread.

Everything's twinkling and shining so brightly
Lucky for me I'm still quite sprightly

And can reach to put a star on the tree

Oh gawd - crossed post. I'd better give up on this thread.

Look at the stars lighting the sky
Twinkling above us, right up high

Now I think I should make a wish

(And another x )

And can reach to put a star on the tree
Then a couple of baubles, or maybe three

Lots of gifts to place underneath

Lots of gifts to place underneath
Everyone getting under everyone's feet.

Which of those parcels is meant for me

NotTooOld don’t worry we’ve all got it wrong. It doesn’t matter, join in. It’s just a bit of fun. I think we’ve all been at the sherry

Which of those parcels is meant for me
I hope it’s the biggest under the tree

A new jumper or a pair of slippers?

NotTooOld, do jump in - don't give up...

A new jumper or a pair of slippers?
I don't mind, as long as it's not kippers.

He brought me a large frying pan, once