THE POLICEMAN'S HOLIDAY As recorded by The Palm Court Theatre Orchestra with vocalist Anthony Godwin, on "Down Peacock Alley" (2004) Once a year the copper leaves his beat. In the sea he pops his great big feet. Watch him walking on the golden sand, With a bathing beauty holding his big hand. On the pier before the crowds arrive, He blows up his water wings and takes a dive. All the crabs and shrimps and winkles shout with all their might: "Steady, boys; here comes a copper!" Good night! If you want to know the time, ask a p'liceman. If you want to know the time, ask a p'liceman. Once again upon the same old beat, Pounding the pavement with his great big feet, Helping pretty girls across the Strand, While he holds up the traffic with his other hand. Sometimes he's on duty in the park, Cuddling a nursemaid where it's nice and dark. [tacit line] "Steady, girl; here comes a sergeant!" Good night!
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