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For the Good of the Nation Lyrics by Leon Rosselson

For the Good of the Nation

1981

[Chorus]
Oh the nation
The nation
The nation is in such a terrible state
Stagnation, Inflation
If we all pull together we'll once again make Britain great
[Verse 1]
The state of the nation is all my concern
And im gnawing a crust for my diner
I can't afford meat off the money I earn
And im growing thinner
But it's all for the good of the nation
[Chorus]
The nation
The nation
The nation is in such a terrible state
Stagnation, Inflation
If we all pull together we'll once again make Britain great
[Verse 2]
The balance of payments worries me sick
When Im freezing to death in the bus queue
I'll be iced if the bus doesn't come double quick
But I know there are things that a man must do when it's all for the good of the nation
[Chorus]
The nation
The nation
The nation is in such a terrible state
Stagnation, Inflation
If we all pull together we'll once again make Britain great
[Verse 3]
Now the lack of investment keeps me awake
I can hear the rain drip through the celing
My bedrooms a igloo, the floor is a lake
But I'm warmed by this wonderful feeling
That it's all for the good of the nation
[Chorus]
The nation
The nation
The nation is in such a terrible state
Stagnation, Inflation
If we all pull together we'll once again make Britain great
[Verse 4]
The stock markets jumpy, the outlook is grim
And my body with sorrow is smitten
I won't last the winter, I've hummed my last hymm
Let these words on my tombstone be written
"He died for the good of the nation"
[Outro]
The nation
The nation
The nation is in such a terrible state
Stagnation, Inflation
If we all die together we'll once again make Britain great
Credits
Leon Rosselson

Leon Rosselson

About “For the Good of the Nation” by Leon Rosselson

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