BACK TO THE BLITZ © C. Schuman 2010. Song 1: Somethings Not Quite What it Seems Everything you see and hear is not always as it appears. Ever heard somebody.

BACK TO THE BLITZ© C. Schuman 2010

Song 1: Something’s Not Quite What it Seems

Everything you see and hear is not always as it appears.Ever heard somebody scream: “Something’s not quite what it seems!”

Just the other day I swear, in the garden unaware,We had stumbled on a find. What it was just blew our minds.

Everything you see and hear is not always as it appears.Ever heard somebody scream: “Something’s not quite what it seems!”

Back in time we travelled to another time,Chaos and confusion. Was it an illusion?

Everything you see and hearIs not always as it appears.Ever heard somebody scream:

“Something’s not quite, something’s not quite,Something’s not quite what it seems!”

Song 2: Leaving from the Station

VERSE 1 (parents)

Leaving from the stationIn anticipation,

Watching all the little kiddies go.Trying to be brave as they give a wave.

This is really quite a special show.

CHORUS: (parents & evacuees)

I’m gonna miss you, miss you,Wish you could stay.

I really love you, love you, more than I can say.(evacuees) Dark nights, bad dreams,

Can’t get to sleep.Hungry, starving, nothing to eat.

VERSE 2 (parents)

Don’t forget to write,Tell me you’re all right,

Hope you have a really pleasant stay.You’ll be in my prayers,You’ll be in good care,

Promise I’ll be counting down the days.

CHORUS and VERSE 1

Song 3: Dad’s Army

(Shouted:) Left, right, left, right…ATTENTION!

Verse 1: (spoken or in harmony) At the ready, nice and steady,We’re the Home Guard Army.Done the drilling, keen and willing. Cheerful, strong and charmin’.

CHORUS: Through the night we creep. While you gently sleep.Eyes are open wide. We’ll be by your side.We’re Dad’s Army, we’re Dad’s Army,At the ready, nice and steady. To the left, to the right,On the job, day and night. Looking high, looking low,Never stopping, on the go. Tally Tally ho!

(Shouted:) Like it!, Left, right, left, right…ATTENTION!

Verse 2: We are ready for the Germans,We will get them squirmin’,If they land by air or sea,

We will make ‘em flee. CHORUS.

Song 4: Potato Pete’s Tango

They call me Potato Pete,Yes! Potato Pete.I am so nifty on my feet,Such an ath(e)lete.Come take a look at what I’ve got,You will be tempted with the lot.Come buy your hot potatoes hereBefore I disappear.

Then turn me into a soupOr some enchanted dish.Bake me or mash or fry me,Anything you wish!Potato is just so versatile,Brings out the best and makes you smile.Tastiest option of the day,What do you say? What do you say?Hooray for Potato Pete!

Song 5: Missing You

1. I’ve been dreamin’About my homeAnd I take back what I saidWhen I said I wouldn’t miss you.I really miss those goodnight kisses,I really miss thosegoodnight talks,I really miss it when you say:“Goodnight, sweet dreams.”It’s true to say that I’m missing homeBut I’m missing you much more.

2. I’ve been dreamin’About your foodAnd I take back what I saidWhen I said I hate your cooking.I really miss those chicken pies,I really miss that corned beef hash,I really miss it when you say:“For what we are about to receiveMay the Lord make us truly thankful. Amen.”It’s true to say that I miss your foodBut I’m missing you much more.

Song 6: East End BoysVERSE 1 We’re coming, we’re coming,We’re coming from East London.Get ready, get ready,It’s gonna feel like thunder.You better, you better,Be wary, be wary.We’re gonna take the town right now.

CHORUS Put ‘em up and face us now.We are gonna bring you down.We have never lost a fight.We are gonna take the town.EAST END BOYS, EAST END BOYS,CLARIO EX OBSCURO.

VERSE 2 We’re big-uns, we’re big-uns,You’re gonna be regrettingYou came here, you came hereWe’re gonna get you sweating.You suckers, you losers,You’ll find out we’re bruisers,We’re gonna get to you somehow.

CHORUS

Song 7: Ration Time Blues1. Got a nasty case of the bluesMakes me wanna take to the booze.It’s called the ration time bluesAnd it’s much worse than the ‘flu, oh yeah.They wanna take away my meat,They wanna take away my tea.

CHORUS: When you’ve got these ration time bluesEverything is seen as bad news.Just to keep on winningGotta keep on singing the blues.

2. Getting sick and tired of queuesGives a double dose of the blues.They’ve now reduced my milkAnd my butter and my cheese, oh please,Whatever made them think of these?It’s gonna bring me to my knees. CHORUS

3. That’s my little story to youAll about the ration time bluesAnd if I had the choiceI would gladly raise a voice and say

“I wanna sail away with you,I wanna sail away real soon.”

Song 8: The Fixer

1. I’ve got everything for you to wear,I’ve got lots of things I wanna shareFrom stockings to suits and underwear,Quality clothing, that I swear.

CHORUS:I’m the fixer, I’m the fixer,I can get you all things in a trice.I’ve got all the contactsI’ll get you anything at a price!

2. I’ve got everything for you to eatThings you can’t buy out on the streetFrom chocolates, tomatoes and red meatTo treats for the kids like boiled sweets.

CHORUS

Song 9: Put That Light Out!

1. “Put that light out” I hear you say,“Put that light out” I hear you say,It’s the Blackout. It’s the Blackout,Don’t you know? Don’t you know?Would you want to be a target for the Jerry?Would you want to be a target for the Jerry? Chorus

2. “Dig for Victory” I hear you say,“Dig for Victory” I hear you say,It’s the wartime. It’s the wartime,Don’t you know? Don’t you know?Could you grow potatoes in your flower bed?Could you grow potatoes in your flower bed? Chorus

3. “Make do and mend” I hear you say,“Make do and mend” I hear you say,We are saving. We are saving,Don’t you know? Don’t you know?Could you make a pair of undies from a parachute?Could you make a pair of undies from a parachute? Chorus

CHORUS: GOT TO DO OUR BIT IF WE WORK AS ONEGOT TO SHOW TRUE GRIT THEN THIS WAR IS WON!Optional : Repeat verse one.

Song 10: Molly’s Song (Gone Missing)

Verse 1: I often think of him,I often pray for him,I often speak to himBefore I go to bed at night.

Verse 2: Then in my dreams he’s thereAnd all the world is fair.We laugh and sing out loudWithout a care in the world.

Recitative:But when the morning comesMy heart is brokenFor I know he’ll never return to me.

Verse 3: They simply said “Gone missing”,I live a life just wishingTo turn the clock back nowIf only God will allow, somehow.

Song 11: Something’s Not Quite What it Seems

Everything you see and hear is not always as it appears.Ever heard somebody scream: “Something’s not quite what it seems!”

Just the other day I swear, in the garden unaware,We had stumbled on a find. What it was just blew our minds.

Everything you see and hear is not always as it appears.Ever heard somebody scream: “Something’s not quite what it seems!”

Back in time we travelled to another time,Chaos and confusion. Was it an illusion?

Everything you see and hearIs not always as it appears.Ever heard somebody scream:

“Something’s not quite, something’s not quite,Something’s not quite what it seems!”