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Rutland John - Godfrey Daniel (Elton John parody) Lyrics by The Rutles

1976

A million miles from The Old Routine
A midnight candle burned
I believe in believing
I'm deeply concerned
Walking down the runway
Through the pouring rain
Stretching out my arms like
A supersonic plane
Godfrey Daniel
He ain't done nothin' wrong!
Let him go back to Ohio
Or wherever he belongs
If all the trees were candles
(And who's to say they're not?)
The world would be a birthday cake
And we could eat the lot
But too many cooks can spoil the broth
And a stitch in time saves nine
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
And I'll never change my mind
Godfrey Daniel
He ain't done nothin' wrong!
Let him go back to Ohio
Or wherever he belongs
A tightrope walker has a balanced mind
As well as arms and legs
But why do chickens cross the road
Not to mention laying eggs?
I guess I'll never know
Or truly understand
Anyhow, it's not just doorknobs
That come off in your hand
Godfrey Daniel
He ain't done nothin' wrong!
Let him go back to Ohio
Or wherever he belongs
Godfrey Daniel
He ain't done nothin' wrong!
Let him go back to Ohio
Or wherever he belongs
Credits
The Rutles

The Rutles

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