I LOVE MARY
Paddy Roberts

I love Mary,
Shy little blue-eyed Mary.
Warm and glowing as an Autumn sky.
Sweet, sweet, Mary, never a bit contrary.
And I'll love her 'til the day I die.
But I'm going out with a blousy ol' trout called Sadie.
She's right on the ball, but she ain't what you'd call a lady.
But she's twice as rich as Croesus;
Sleeps in golden fleeces.
And when I see the dough, my principles go to pee-pee-pieces.
I'm weak in the head when it comes to the ready money.
Just jingle the tin, very soon I'll begin to dance.
And though I love Mary, pretty little Mary,
Mary doesn't stand a chance.

Yes I've got a date with a crabby old crate called Sadie.
Got a face like a cart, and believe me she's not a lady.
As a beauty she's a stumer, but I'll keep my sense of humour.
I can stomach the lot, as long as she's got that old mazuma.
So I put out the cat, and I do this and that for Sadie.
And if I keep my health I could end up a wealthy man.
And though I love Mary, gentle little Mary
Mary doesn't suit my plan, Mary's just an also ran.

Lyrics transcribed from "Paddy Roberts tries again"
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