The Things I Like Best

Watching the Scots beating England at Hampden,

Leaving a tube train which I had been jammed in,

Wearing my comfortable yellow string vest,

These are a few of the things I like best.

Cheering on racehorses winning at Ascot,

Sporting the smart necktie which I have just bought,

Glimpsing a mother bird guarding her nest,

These are a few of the things I like best.

When the ‘Gers win, when I’ve no gin, when I’m feeling low,

I simply remember the things I like best and then I feel good to go.

Wearing the Green when the Bhoys stuff the Light Blues,

Standing on top of Ben Nevis with clear views,

Telling a story, or making a jest

These are a few of the things I like best.

Bebop with Bird or smooth groovin' with Coltrane,

Sailing a dinghy or flying in a jet plane,

Thanking the DJ for playing my request,

These are a few of the things I like best.

At a dull bash, having no cash, when I’m on my knees,

I simply remember the things I like best and then life becomes a breeze.

Chilling with Jobim or jiving to Elvis,

Swaying the Samba or shaking my pelvis,

Saluting the medals on my father’s chest,

These are a few of the things I like best.

Visiting the Prado and marvelling at Goya,

Hang-gliding over the cliffs at La Jolla,

Praising my daughter for passing her test,

These are a few of the things I like best.