Any Kings Shilling — текст песни (Elvis Costello)

Youre a fine one, oh yes you are

Youre a fine one just like me

And were friends now, oh wouldnt you say?

Weve been friends now, oh havent we?

Stay at home tonight if you know whats good for you

I cant say more it would be telling

For if you dont what will become of you

Just isnt worth any kings shilling



I will answer when they make that call, pull upon this ragged uniform

Up til now I know its been your trade

Spit and polish the potato parade

Stay at home tonight if you know whats good for you

I cant say more it would be telling

For if you dont what will become of you

Just isnt worth any kings shilling



Please dont put your silly head in that pretty soldiers hat

Youve done your duty, thats enough of that



I dont know if what Im doing is right

I dont know if you should be forgiving

But for me it seems it means my life

While for you it could just be a living

Stay at home tonight if you know whats good for you

I cant say more it would be telling

For if you dont what will become of you

Just isnt worth any kings shilling



Please dont put your silly head in that british soldiers hat

Youve done your duty thats enough of that



Youre a fine one, oh yes you are

Youre a fine one, just like me