THERE IS A HAPPY LAND
(David Bowie)


David Bowie - 1967





There is a happy land where only children live
They don't have the time to learn the ways
Of you sir, Mr. Grownup

There's a special place in the rhubarb fields
Underneath the leaves
It's a secret place and adults aren't allowed there
Mr. Grownup, go away, sir

Charlie Brown's got half a crown
He's gonna buy a kite
Jimmy's ill with chicken pox
And Tommy's learned to ride his bike

Tiny Tim sings prayers and hymns
He's so small we don't notice him
He gets in the way
But we always let him play with us

Mother calls, but we don't hear
There's lots more things to do
It's only 5 o'clock, and we're not tired yet
But we will be, very shortly

Sissy Steven plays with girls
Someone made him cry
Tony climbed a tree and fell
Trying hard to touch the sky

Tommy lit a fire one day
Nearly burnt the field away
Tommy's mum found out
But he put the blame on me and Ray

There is a happy land where only children live
You've had your chance
And now the doors are closed, sir
Mr. Grownup, go away, sir






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - February 2013)