John’s Song lyrics

[Intro]
I once met this old wise man
He invited me into his caravan
We sat down for a cup of tea
He sat down very gingerly
He said he's still got a sore back
From the time on the roof with Jack

[Verse 2]
"We were on the roof one day
When suddenly I heard Jack say
'Look out for that crack!'
Phewhack!
I was lying on my back."

[Verse 3]
When I was just your age, I was already working
For a shilling a day
It was just enough to make ma say
"Oh, Johnny you make me so proud!"

[Verse 4]
Pa would come home from work
And say, "John, one day, you'll work with me down at the factory."
But I don't want to work in no factory
So I packed my bags and I headed for the trees