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(sung by the vicar) |
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Some people say that life is a game, well if this is so |
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I'd like to know the rules on which this game of life is based. |
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I know of no game more fitting than the age old game of cricket |
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It has honour, it has character and it's british. |
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Now god laid down the rules of life when he wrote those ten commandments |
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And to cricket those ten same rules shall apply. |
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Show compassion and self-righteousness and be honest above all |
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And come to god's call with bat and ball. |
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Now the devil has a player and he's called the demon bowler, |
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He's shrewd, he's rude and he's wicked. |
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He is sent by sinful satan and he's out to take your wicket |
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And you know that that's not cricket. |
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He'll baffle you with googlies with leg breaks and offspin |
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But keep a level head and don't let that demon in. |
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So keep a straight bat at all times, let the bible be your guide |
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And you'll get by, yes you'll get by. |
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All through your life he'll try to bowl you out |
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Beware the demon bowler. |
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He's crafty and deceitful and he'll try to l.b.w., |
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And bowl a maiden over. |
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The devil takes the weak in spirit and so we must always be courageous |
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And remember that god is on your side. |
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So keep old satan in your sights and play the straight and narrow line |
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And you'll get by, yes you'll get by. |