Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies

Subject: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 21 Jul 05 - 07:39 AM

WANTED - a good song in memory of this ashes series. I'm not a song-writer so I'm looking forward to some memorable lyrics. It's early days yet, but folks can maybe start planning??
Suggestions for lines to be included (starting with this morning's play) below please:

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: greg stephens
Date: 21 Jul 05 - 07:41 AM

Well I dont mind laughing at the Austraalians when we get the chance(which is, let's face it, not very often). But I think I will be a little cautious about writing a derogatory song right now. there's many a slip twixt cup and lip(not to mention cover points and square legs).

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 21 Jul 05 - 07:42 AM

Howzat?


No, sorry, already been done....

:-)

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 21 Jul 05 - 07:42 AM

eg:

"Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, this Aussie team shows signs of rust"

(you can see why I don't write songs)

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: greg stephens
Date: 21 Jul 05 - 07:45 AM

Ashes to ashes
Dust to dust
The Aussie team
Has still got four and a half days to wipe that smile off your face.

(I havent quite got the scansion right in the fourth line, but this is work in progress).

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 21 Jul 05 - 07:50 AM

g'DAY TO YOU GREG

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: Rasener
Date: 21 Jul 05 - 10:47 AM

England 13 for 2

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: rhyzla
Date: 21 Jul 05 - 10:47 AM

dont go there!!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 21 Jul 05 - 11:35 AM

Why don't I just keep my big mouth shut - still, it will make for an interesting song!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: Bob Bolton
Date: 21 Jul 05 - 09:11 PM

G'day Loud'n,

Wel, you could nip round this thread to see what Dug is singing to the Aussies ... just to keep their minds focused:

"Sporting Suicide"

Regards,

Bob

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 12 Aug 05 - 11:49 AM

Thought it might be an appropriate time to refresh this thread.

"Loads a smiles from Ashley Giles"

"Poor old Warne looks forlorn"

(Lowden takes rapid exit stage left......)

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: Tam the man
Date: 12 Aug 05 - 12:20 PM

you think so mate G'day

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: Paul Burke
Date: 13 Aug 05 - 08:08 AM

When the rain comes they go and hide their head, they might as well be bead, when the rain comes..

Manchester living up to its reputation once more.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: Tam the man
Date: 13 Aug 05 - 08:09 AM

Who's sorry now

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: Tam the man
Date: 13 Aug 05 - 08:22 AM

Is one of th umpires Russian

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 12 Sep 05 - 12:03 PM

OK guys - where are those song lyrics???

If this series doesn't deserve a rollicking good folk song there's no future for folk music!

G'day to our folk mates from down under - thanks for a brilliant test series - please try and persuade Warnie to come back fo another.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: Dug
Date: 13 Sep 05 - 06:39 AM

Lowden -did you follow Bob Bolton's link to the Sporting Suicide song -(tune Go To Sea No More).   It's how I'm feeling right now!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: Hrothgar
Date: 13 Sep 05 - 07:01 AM

SPORTING SUICIDE
Words: John Dengate                     Tune: Go To Sea No More

Zimbabwe humbled our cricket team and Queensland beat the Blues.
The Kiwis over from Auckland they have shaken the Kangaroos;
It's Mitterand twenty and Bob Hawke nil in the argument over the bombs
But I'll drive to the Gap and jump over, old chap, if we're beaten by the Poms.
Chorus: (a):
       The Poms, boys, the Poms; beaten by the Poms;
       I'll drive to the Gap and jump over, old chap, If we're beaten by the Poms.

We used to be kings of Wimbeldon and we won at Forest Hills.
We'd Waratah sides that could fling it out wide and astonish you with our skills.
I'll wager the mint that our women could sprint and blimey we could swim,
And when Elliot ran, there was no mortal man who could stay the mile with him.
Chorus: (b):
       With him, boys, with him; stay the mile with him
       When Elliot ran, there was no mortal man, could stay the mile with him.

How we've slipped from those lofty heights that we climbed to in the past:
It's bloody good fun when you're winning, my friend, but no fun finishing last;
And when re-cycled Rhodesians go and smack Australia's seat;
It's time to be frightened of Liechtenstein; they're a damned hard side to beat.

I dreamt we were beaten at Aussie Rules by a massive final score,
And it wasn't the mighty Munster men; it was just El Salvador;
I'm nervous the way our cricketers play and my apprehension shows:
I'm dreading the night that we fall to the might of the terrible Eskimos.
Final Chorus :
       The Poms, boys, the Poms; beaten by the Poms;
       Jump off the Gap or turn on the gas tap if we're beaten by the Poms.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: A Wandering Minstrel
Date: 13 Sep 05 - 08:38 AM

Hows About

Follow me to the Oval...

Britons all lift up your face,
from brooding on the past disgrace
Languish not in second place
For we have Kev and Freddie
Australia crowed, very sure
They thought victory secure
until they met swing bowling's lure
At the Oval we were ready

Curse and Swear, Ponting, sir
England do what England dare
Aussies all pray have a care
Fallen is your garland
Bats will rule upon the sward
Petersen's in and by the Lord
Micheal Vaughan has given the word
The Ashes are for England!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Sep 05 - 09:30 AM

How about

South Australia Pontin is Bound
Without the Ashes Oh Without the Ashes
South Australia Pontin is Bound
Oh the Poms Have won the Ashes

Heave away for 6 me boys
The Aussies are beat Oh the Aussies are beat
Heave away for 6 me boys
Oh the Poms have won the Ashes

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: GUEST,Muppett
Date: 13 Sep 05 - 09:31 AM

Oh that shanity was me, been toying with it since Trent Bridge test

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: Dug
Date: 14 Sep 05 - 11:53 AM

Excellent effort from The Wandering Minstrel!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Game's up for the Aussies
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 15 Sep 05 - 11:50 AM

Agreed - just need to fit a suitable tune and away I go with mi white hat and Urn motif!