IT'S A GRAND AND HEALTHY LIFE
As recorded by George Formby, 18-Jun-1939.

Some chaps like a game of tennis; some like boating on the sea.
Some are fond of cricket,
Or a ball—they want to kick it—
But there's only one sport that appeals to me:

I love to hike.
That's what I like.
Ee, but it's a grand and healthy life!
I tramp a mile,
Then sit awhile.
A bumblebee there in the grass
Comes and stings me on my elbow.
Down comes the rain and I get wet through.
I can't blow my nose because it's already blew.
I catch a chill,
And feel so ill.
Ee, but it's a grand and healthy life!

I love to hike.
That's what I like.
Ee, but it's a grand and healthy life!
While tramping back,
The night was black.
My girl tripped into a ditch.
I said: "You are a clumsy bounder."
She shouted: "Help!" I thought I'd begin
Pulling her out, but she kept pulling me in.
The ditch was high.
We drank it dry.
Ee, but it's a grand and healthy life!

I love to hike.
That's what I like.
Ee, but it's a grand and healthy life!
My girl and me
Sat neath a tree.
A great big blackbird with its claws
Came and tore off my girl's jumper.
When she got home, she heard mother shout:
"You haven't come home the same as when you went out."
She hung her head,
And blushing said:
"Ee, but it's a grand and healthy life!"