The Phobias - The Band Were Playing Ukuleles

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When Teresa May announced plans for a "Brexit Festival" I was really pleased as I had already started a song along the same lines.

A lot of things have been promised but none of them are likely to happen and this is our take on it.

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Lyrics :Dick Langford and Richard Marris (The Phobias)

Music: Dick

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The band were playing ukuleles
And the only thing to drink was Bailey's
The crowd were in an angry mood
They were promised music, beer and food

They promised there would be a gig
They said it would be really big
Bigger than we'd seen before
Don't expect a big encore

Promises, promises so easy to make
Promises, promises easier to break
Promises, promises, surely not lies
Promises, promises oh what a surprise

But this band can't write a song
Creating things just takes too long
Screeching feedback then a fight
Scuffling for the spotlight

They said that it would be a hit show
But really it was just a shit show
All they can play is silver spoon
Just a rattle not a tune

Too much noise to hear what they're saying
Fighting over the mic when they should be playing
Nothing's going, but no-one's staying
They're not performing but you're paying

When the cans and bottles fly
Run and hide or stand and lie
Nothing to do so please be seated
Have you ever felt like you've been cheated

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from Songs for Europe, released May 16, 2018

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AmokOpera England, UK

AmokOpera is a project originally conceived by ex Tricks Upon Travellers singer Graeme Hobbs to bring rock operas into the contemporary arena. Ex-TUT guitarist Dick Langford arranged, orchestrated and produced the music.

At the moment (Oct 2017) the songs being hosted elsewhere but are gradually being moved here. ... more

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