Bradley

Shootin' Goon

Don't listen to the one's who lie now
Don't listen to the one's so high
Don't listen to the one's who lie now
Don't listen to the one's...

I said never mind the stories never mind the facts
Never mind the people who talk behind your back
Don't be so dumb be good at sums
Try something new like sucking on your thumb
Consideration happens every year
Quicker out your seat you start to care
Mum can't tell if you're slipping again
Friends can pick you up again

Say
Brad pick up the microphone
You got plenty time to spare
Say
Brad pick up the microphone
You got plenty time to spare
But
Brad pick up the microphone
You got plenty time to spare
Say
Brad pick up the microphone
You got plenty time to spare

So wait a minute got something to say
I've got top advice don't run away
Be the best drop all the rest
So come on now strip off your vest
I've got a brand new suit for you
Be in my ska band just for something to do
Say just for something to do

Say
Brad pick up the microphone
You got plenty time to spare
Say
Brad pick up the microphone
You got plenty time to spare
But
Brad pick up the microphone
You got plenty time to spare
Say
Brad pick up the microphone
You got plenty time to spare

So wait a minute got something to say
I've got top advice don't run away
Be the best drop all the rest
So come on now strip off your vest
I've got a brand new suit for you
Be in my ska band just for something to do
Say just for something to do

Come on now,
Come on now, Ah yeah
Come on now!

Come on now,
Come on now, Ah yeah
Come on now!


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    I think its just about having fun and getting your friends to join in.

    collyon April 26, 2003   Link

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