Jam - Smithers Jones

the jam – smithers – jones

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here we go again , it’s monday at last ,
C
he’s heading for the waterloo line ,
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to catch the 8 A . m . fast , it’s usually dead on time ,
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hope it isn’t late , got to be there by nine .

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pin stripe suit , clean shirt and tie ,
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stops off at the corner shop to buy the times
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’good morning smithers – jones
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how’s the wife and home?
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did you get the car you’ve been looking for?
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did you get the car you’ve been looking for?’

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let me get inside you , let me take control of you ,
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we could have some good times ,
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all this worry will get you down ,
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i’ll give you a new meaning to life – i don’t think so .

C
sitting on the train , you’re nearly there
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you’re part of the production line ,
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you’re the same as him , you’re like tin – sardines ,
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get out of the pack , before they peel you back .

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arrive at the office , spot on time ,
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the clock on the wall hasn’t yet struck nine ,
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’good morning smithers – jones
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the boss wants to see you alone
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i hope it’s the promotion you’ve been looking for
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i hope it’s the promotion you’ve been looking for’

F G
’come in smithers old boy
C F
take a seat , take the weight off your feet
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i’ve some news to tell you
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there’s no longer a position for you –
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sorry smithers – jones’

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put on the kettle and make some tea
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it’s all a part of feeling groovy
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put on your slippers turn on the tv
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it’s all a part of feeling groovy
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it’s time to relax , now you’ve worked your arse off
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but the only one smilin’ is the sun tanned boss
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work and work and work and work till you die
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there’s plenty more fish in the sea to fry

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