On the Shelf (2006 Remaster) - Jake Thackray

作曲：Jake Thackray

She's been left on the shelf

But don't go think she's broken-hearted

Although she lives by herself

She doesn't bother with tears

In the morning she will fry the kipper mash the tea

Look through the window and wish that she had company

But nevertheless she gets by on her own:

There's just one chair underneath the table

She eats her breakfast alone

And she doesn't bother with tears

People gossip and they say

That happiness is passing her by

She's quite happy in her own small way

Although she tends to sigh a little

She's been left on the shelf

But don't go guessing

She's broken-hearted

Although she lives by herself

She's got no time for tears

In the afternoon she walks in the park

Looks at the trees

Sniffs the lilies and she wishes she'd got company

But nevertheless she gets by on her own:

Feeds the ducks from the same old paper bag

She walks home alone

And she doesn't bother with tears

People gossip and they say

That happiness is passing her by goodbye

She's quite happy in her own small way

Although she tends to sigh a little

She's been left on the shelf

But don't go reckon she's broken-hearted

Although she lives by herself

She's got no need for tears

In the evening she will watch her telly regularly

Sip her Guinness and wish that she had company

But nevertheless she gets by on her own:

Talks in her sleep to her hot-water bottle

She she wakes up alone

But she doesn't bother with tears

No need to bother with tears

Why should she bother with tears