Versatile verse 4

People watching in London is so much fun
But why is everyone on the run?

It seems that everyone is in a hurry there

It seems that everyone is in a hurry there
Their lives are burdoned down with care

Life is so expensive in the capital city

Life is so expensive in the capital city
I'd like to live there, but can't, what a pity.

The history, the culture, so much to see

The history, the culture, so much to see
So much that is pleasant I have to agree

But life is a rat race to work in the city

But life is a rat race to work in the city
I agree, sadly, as I'm writing this ditty.

I suppose a country bumpkin I will remain

I suppose a country bumpkin I will remain
At least this way I'll stay very sane

Such beautiful views I'll see each day

Such beautiful views I'll see each day
As I take my dogs out to walk and play

Surrounded by green, not dirt and litter

Surrounded by green, not dirt and litter
And clean air too so I feel fitter.

In fact, I'm living in paradise

In fact, I'm living in paradise
A picturesque village so very nice

My next door neighbour is my friend

My next door neighbour is my friend
We help each other with things to lend

But sometimes village people can seem nosy

But sometimes village people can seem nosy
So typical of communities small and cosy

They comment on everything that you do

They comment on everything that you do
But if you've a problem they try to help you.

The community spirit is alive and well

The community spirit is alive and well
Have a problem? There are folk to tell

Always ready to drop in for a natter

Always ready to drop in for a natter
Politics, news or gossip it doesn't matter

Just put the kettle on and they will arrive

Just put the kettle on and they will arrive
Get out cakes and biscuits the gossip is live

Who has a new baby, and who a new car?

Who has a new baby, and who a new car?
Maybe someone says they've met a big star

It's all very interesting and keep us on our toes

It's all very interesting and keep us on our toes
To keep watch on our neighbour wherever she goes

But being alert keeps the burglars at bay

But being alert keeps the burglars at bay
And it's not me being nosy so that makes it okay

Then my dog likes to protect me and barks rather loud

Then my dog likes to protect me and barks rather loud
He soon brings me down from my daydreaming cloud

And alerts me to someone who stands at my door

And alerts me to someone who stands at my door
Then asks for a treat by raising a paw

His big brown eyes are hard to resist

His big brown eyes are hard to resist
When he wants something he does persist

For "walkies" he brings his lead to me

For "walkies" he brings his lead to me
Just what he wants is plain to see

So off we go whatever the weather

So off we go whatever the weather
It makes me contented to walk together

Such a good pal he knows all my moods

Such a good pal he knows all my moods
Just as I know most of his favourite foods

Tonight I’m planning steak for tea

Tonight I’m planning steak for tea
This is a very rare treat for him and me.

My finances lately are taking a dive