Ben’s Song

~by Ben the Tramp

 

 

Wot’s the point of workin’ ‘ard?

Wot’s the good of gainin’ riches?

Money’s mean and banks are bitches;

Profit’s just a prison yard.

 

Sling yer ‘ook an’ sling it stealthy;

Gob some grub an’ swig some booze,

Find a place ter kip and snooze-

Now you’re ‘ealthy, wise an’ wealthy!

 

Let the world roll round an’ round,

Wiv its hard-worked folk in fetters:

All ‘oo think themselves yer betters,

Money-mad and dooty-bound.

 

Make yer choice, there ain’t so many,

No ambition’s worth a fart;

Freedom is a work of art-

Take yer stand with uncle Benny!

 

 

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