A simple rock n roll song about being happy, even when there's no spare cash. Sung by Sarah White

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The chimneys loose and the tiles are slippin,
The lock on the back door not quite fittin
The vacuum blows and the big brush shows,
Were back to basics now.

The grills packed up and the toasters blown,
The fence is down and the budgies flown,
The gas fire broke but we have some coke
So well get by somehow.

Chorus
Back to basics, we have no cash,
Back to basics, happy at last,
Aint it grand how the good Lord must have planned it
Cause were happier than ever now

The fridge is cold but the freezers warm,
The shed blew down in the last big storm,
No telephone line but thats just fine,
Were back to basics now.

Things keep breakin one by one,
Time will come when well have em done,
But well hold back cause were havin fun,
And well get by somehow.

Chorus
Back to basics, we have no cash,
Back to basics, happy at last,
Aint it grand how the good Lord must have planned it
Cause were happier than ever now

The chimneys loose and the tiles are slippin
The lock on the back doors not quite fittin,
The vacuum blows and the big brush shows,
Were back to basics now.

Bridge
Lights are out with a power strike,
But my lover loves lovin in candle light,
Everythin is alright,
And well get by somehow

Chorus
Back to basics we have no cash,
Back to basics happy at last,
Aint it grand how the good Lord must have planned it
Cause were happier than ever now

Chorus
Back to basics we have no cash,
Back to basics happy at last,
Aint it grand how the good Lord must have planned it
Cause were happier than ever now

Words/Music ? Carol Douglas