The Equestrian Statue

Album: Gorilla (1967)
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  • There once was a very famous man
    On his famous horse he'd ride through the land
    The people used to see him everywhere
    When he died, they put a statue in the square

    (hooray)


    Here comes the Equestrian Statue
    Prancing up and down the square
    Little old ladies stop 'n' say
    "Well, I declare!"

    Once a month on a Friday there's a man
    With a mop and bucket in his hand
    To him it's just another working day
    So he whistles as he rubs and scrubs away

    (hooray)

    Here comes the Equestrian Statue
    Prancing up and down the square
    Little old ladies stop 'n' say
    "Well, I declare!"

    It's a sight to bring you joy, you feel so gay
    And it's guaranteed to brighten up your day
    If it's gray

    (hooray)

    Here comes the Equestrian Statue
    Prancing up and down the square
    Little old ladies stop 'n' say
    "Well, I declare!"

    It's a sight to bring you joy, you feel so gay
    And it's guaranteed to brighten up your day
    If it's gray

    Feel so gay
    Feel so gay
    Feel so gay
    Feel so gay
    Feel so gay

    Writer/s: NEIL INNES
    Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 1

  • John B from DorsetA hugely underrated piece of English pop-psyche. Fantastic tune and lyrics. Pure 1967 joy
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