SONG OF A SCONS.
A whistle blows in. the early mor , Shortly after the break of dawn? Feet on -the’ floor,' hit the deck-j Does he think we’re a god-damned wreck REFRAIN: Don't dp your scone-. Or bqli av e you me.. - : On the mat you ; 11 be--. Snooping round from tent to tent? Proving the theory of ape descent? Didn't'.you hear what I bloody 'well sal Why in the hell are you still in Bed? In the fixture lads there’ll be check . paraded Then you? 11 see of wot I'm made* Correct’'reply you'll make you see T ? ve washed my ears, so answer* xne» A certain phrase is but of bounds f Hy ears, can’ t ..stand .its .dulcet sounds? Believe you me I’m out. of luck, When' ox/ echoes run amok* •
I never argue when I'm right, Because 1-glory in my might,.: Beneath the shadow of my rank* Csy mind, grows old, and. soft? and dan? I specialise in Parade, . I pub all others quite to-shade, I. toot my whistle without thought For Routine’Orders - and. get caught-. Left oo t inches twelve apart, !.dv Yelling voice that makes you start-, A 1 nt thi s old s ehamo z z 1.1 ng gr e c Why not wear a moustache straight? One night upon my couch.l. lay? But gunners soon began to play? My bed went up and I went down My speech next morning -.won- renowno ..Alas for friends who } v?j ’gone Before? Farewell to wordy we'll .hear- no moreNow to gunner and. to rookie The humble scone becomes a coOkie 1 •.. ... .... *** w» <w *• ** —♦ J *'■* •** — **♦ •* <» »* ***
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28th Heavy News, Volume 2, Issue 6, 12 March 1943, Page 1
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268SONG OF A SCONS. 28th Heavy News, Volume 2, Issue 6, 12 March 1943, Page 1
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