George Formby - Biceps, Muscle and Brawn

From the film Keep Fit (1937) starring George Formby, Kay Walsh, Guy Middleton, and Hal Gordon. Composed by George Formby, Harry Gifford & Fred E. Cliffe.

Lyrics:

Why am I forgotten by the girl I love?
Because my clothes hang on me like a sack
I know I'm not athletic and look a bit pathetic
And wear most of my chest upon my back

The nation's got an A1 plan
And I might turn into a man
If I'd biceps, muscle and brawn

I'd grow spinach on my chest
Where the birds could build a nest
If I'd biceps, muscle and brawn

In competitions, exhibitions, catchers catch-catch
I would win some lovely cups and saucers to match

The girls would all love my physique
I'd let them see it twice a week
If I'd biceps, muscle and brawn

My ribs at knock-knock wouldn't play
Or rattle on a windy day
If I'd biceps, muscle and brawn

Hercules was far from slim
But I could show them more than him
If I'd biceps, muscle and brawn

In competitions, exhibitions, catchers catch-catch
I would win some lovely cups and saucers to match

The ladies' white hope I would be
They'd hope to see much more of me
If I'd biceps, muscle and brawn

- uke solo -

I'd have strength to carry on
And something good to sit upon
If I'd biceps, muscle and brawn

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• George
• Formby
• banjolele
• ukulele
• uke
• british
• prewar
• keep
• fit

[Prolinium]

Such character and talent. 56 years old when he died in '61 - I'm only just starting to launch my research of this extraordinary man. Thanks for posting.

[StanleyClements]

Best print of this I've ever seen. Thanks for posting it!

[peggysmum]

It's the witty words, humour, unique voice and talented ukulele playing I like.

[oconnor361]

shut up he is e legendary singer

[crunterstamps]

In this clarity you can't believe this is nearly 80 years Old!!

[czekehazi]

Love the wink!

[sdarms111]

His teeth are the bigger problem lol

[ACDCFan15Swe]

Haha ''I grow spinage on my chest'' XD