Frankly Mr Shankly
The Smiths
[Intro] [Verse 1] Frankly Mr. Shankly this position I’ve held It pays my way and it corrodes my soul I want to leave you will not miss me I want to go down in musical history [Verse 2] Frankly Mr. Shankly I’m a sickening wreck I’ve got the 21st century breathing down my neck I must move fast you understand me I want to go down in celluloid history Mr. Shankly [Instrumental] [Verse 3] Fame fame fatal fame It can play hideous tricks on the brain But still I’d rather be famous Than righteous or holy Any day any day any day [Verse 4] But sometimes I’d feel more fulfilled Making Christmas cards with the mentally ill I want to live and I want to love I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of [Verse 5] Frankly Mr. Shankly this position I’ve held It pays my way and it corrodes my soul Oh I didn’t realise that you wrote poetry I didn’t realise you wrote such bloody awful poetry Mr. Shankly [Verse 6] Frankly Mr. Shankly since you asked You are a flatulent pain in the arse I didn’t mean to be so rude Still I must speak frankly Mr. Shankly Oh give us your money!