The Boys Of Mutton Street

Strolling down on Mutton Street

The moon is peeping through

Old wives say, young man, youd better

Watch your P's and Q's

Life is good on Mutton Street

If you know the why and where

Romping on the bomb sites

Theres magic everywhere

Were the boys of Mutton Street

Mutton Street, Mutton Street

Were the boys of Mutton Street

We give no ground

Were the boys of Mutton Street

Mutton Street, Mutton Street

Were the boys of Mutton Street

We give no ground

We came upon those Burley boys

They were shaking like a leaf

We had our stones and dusters

We were armed right to the teeth

We fired a friendly volley

And we only maimed a few

And quick as greasy lightning

They disappeared from view

Were the boys of Mutton Street

Mutton Street, Mutton Street

Were the boys of Mutton Street

We give no ground

Were the boys of Mutton Street

Mutton Street, Mutton Street

Were the boys of Mutton Street

We give no ground

Now, bonfire night it was a sight

The bonfire, how it blazed

Nearly set the street alight

So they called the fire brigade

The fire brigade got busy

But we cut the hoses clean

And suddenly the Mutton Boys

Were nowhere to be seen

Were the boys of Mutton Street

Mutton Street, Mutton Street

Were the boys of Mutton Street

We give no ground

Were the boys of Mutton Street

Mutton Street, Mutton Street

Were the boys of Mutton Street

We give no ground

Alky on the corner

Shell shocked fusilier

Tip him a little drink, hell get you

Cigarettes and beer

Thomas Tapling Senior

Got soda pop and news

Scott and Sons got toys for boys

But they push their Christian views

Were the boys of Mutton Street

Mutton Street, Mutton Street

Were the boys of Mutton Street

We give no ground

Were the boys of Mutton Street

Mutton Street, Mutton Street

Were the boys of Mutton Street

We give no ground