Sweet And Tender Hooligan

He was a sweet and tender hooligan

and he swore that he'd never, never do it again

and of course he won't ( not until the next time )



poor old man

he had an "accident" with a three bar fire

but that's OK

because he wasn't very happy anyway



poor woman

strangled in her very own bed as she read

but that's OK

because she was old and she would have died anyway



Don't blame

this sweet and tender hooligan

because he'll never, never do it again

(at least not until the next time)



So jury you've heard every word

but before you decide

would you look into those "Mother-me" eyes

I love life for you, my love, you my love

you my love, you my love



So jury you've heard every word

but before you decide

look into those "Mother-me" eyes

I love you for you my love, you my love

I love you just for you, my love



Don't blame

the sweet and tender hooligan

who claims that

"In the midst of life we are in debt ETC"

ETC! ETC! ETC! ETC!

In the midst of life we are in debt ETC!