FULL OF BEANS
(Composed prior to 1971; manuscript held by B. Burke)I saw that Heinz advert, I know what it means
Tinned rickets, tinned rickets, tinned rickets
For I live on a diet of jolly tinned beanz
Tinned rickets, tinned rickets, tinned rickets
And I am young and healthy so see how I thrive
Though vitamin C only helps you survive
[When] you live on tinned beans oh you know you’re alive
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