The wayward boy (1968)

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1. As I walked down the street, with a tap to my feet,

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I heard a voice above me,

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a lusty bird looked out and said, “I need someone to love me.”

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Says I, “Oh dear you must not fear for I have heard your pleading.

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You'll find your joy with the wayward boy,

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he's got just what you're needing.” + C - F - G - C

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2. Well, the fence was small, so I shinned up the wall,

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I stood there right beside her,

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with some alarm she lifted up her arm,

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and grabbed some clothes to hide her.

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Says I, “Oh dear you must not fear, your future could be thrilling.

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If you’re the one what likes a bit of fun,

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the wayward boy is willing.” + C - F - C - G

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3. Well, she jumped in to bed, covered up her head,

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she swore I could not find her,

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she knew right well, she lied like hell, so I jumped in right beside her.

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I shoved my chest up to her breast, shook her like a to.......y,

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when I hit the bell she knew damn well

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why they call me the wayward boy.

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4. Oh well, the bed broke down and we fell to the ground

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her father came a running,

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I jumped through the glass and landed on me ear,

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got up and started running

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As on I sped, I turned in me head with a shotgun blast to remind me,

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four weeks in bed I was picking out the lead,

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with a mirror held behind me. + C - F - G - C

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5. As the years went by I woke with a sigh as fancy did remind me,

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so one fine day I made my way to the bird I left behind me.

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She was still locked in to ward off sin, didn't look much older,

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but she had five boys and four little girls, and a baby on her shoulder.

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(orig. = capo 1st) (Don Partridge)