There is also this one from the book :–

"Sitting in the Sun. Original songs, tunes, poems, stories from Cleveland" by Angel Publications. 1992.
The page that had the tune on is now missing from the book so all I have left is the words!

I have to say, I know the feeling well!!
Jake

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                I've Forgotten the words

                by John Lawson

I've often been called on to sing from the floor
I launch into a song that you've all heard before,
Then I suddenly stop! .. You can hear a pin drop….
Is it senile dementia, a loose fitting denture?
La laa la-la la la La laa la-la la la
Ooh no!, I've forgotten the words!
Ooh no!, I've forgotten the words!


I've been practicing this song for days and for days
Nearly drove our lass mad, it's a wonder she stays
On the way here tonight. .. I got all the words right…
But, when I get up here they just seem to disappear …
La laa la-la la la La laa la-la la la
Ooh no!, I've forgotten the words!
Ooh no!, I've forgotten the words!


Is it 'nerves' make my memory fail?
Would it help to relax if I drank some more ale?
Or was it that blond there that made my mind wander?
Three more pints of booze, would just help to confuse !
La laa la-la la la La laa la-la la la
Ooh no!, I've forgotten the words!
Ooh no!, I've forgotten the words!


I apologize now if I've caused you distress
Embarrassed you all when I've got in this mess
There are three verses yet … How they go I forget …
I'll admit defeat now, go back to my seat now
La laa la-la la la La laa la-la la la
Ooh no!, I've forgotten the words!
Ooh no!, I've forgotten the words!