Once there was a time

when my mind lay

on higher things

And once

therewas a time

I could find

pretty words to sing

But now,

well now I find

It saves time to

say what you mean

I know it seems

so unrefined

But it's time to

let off some steam

oh come on

Everybody knows

that no means yes

Just like glasses come

free on the N.H.S.

But the more I look

through them the

more I see

I'm becoming

more like Alfie

Once there was a time

when a kind word

could be enough

And once

therewas a time

I could blindfold

myself with love

But not now,

now I'm resigned

to the kind of life

I had reserved

For other guys

less smart than I

Y'know, the kind

who will always end up

with the girls

and just like

Everybody knows

that no means yes

Just like glasses come

free on the N.H.S.

but the more I look

through them the

more I see

I'm becoming

more like Alfie

oh come on!

I'm becoming

more like Alfie