The council leader's song. Tim de Ferrars wrote the bridge and played slide. Charles Evans played piano and Pete Young covered up my bad harmonies.
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Pete Young and I sang on the chorus
Charles Evans played piano
Tim de Ferrars wrote the bridge and played slide and strings
They say that I'm a callous man
But they don't really understand
That I have to do just what I can
To make their lives worthwhile
They say that they don't want to go
But honestly how can they know
What life is like in Walthamstow
Ah, life could be so fine
How do I sleep?
Very well you know/thank you
I feel that I'm misunderstood
All I try to do is good
I'm only doing what I should
I'm doing good for me
And so I'll wield the council sword
I'm told that I could be a lord
or have a get a good job on the board
of a blue chip company
Middle 8 / Bridge
I need a reason
To acknowledge you at all:
My eyes are roving round the room
Seeking men who wield the power.
I think I'm dreaming:
These dreary emails on my desk.
Sweaty ugly people - pleading cases,
Hoping I'm impressed.