It Was Only A Gypsy - Jake Thackray

Some folks would consider JT a little "un-pc" these days..but I care not. This song is, nothing more than, a stiff reminder of the poetic subtlety of his songwriting.

If you don't like it....."Bugger off."

Oh; how I wish; I had such an English Master at my school.

Here are the lyrics, courtesy of jakethackray.com:

I am a handsome policeman. I am bold and versatile.
My wife is white and beautiful, with breasts of alabaster.
When I hurry home to her, she whispers with a smile,
"What did you do today, my big blue hero?"

"There was only a gypsy,
"A ragged, shaggy blackguard of a didecai.
"Up to no good. I did what I should:
"A little physical persuasion and he passed on by."

But now I grow impatient to enjoy her juicy beauty,
I surge to the rising rhythms of those breasts of alabaster.
"No," she cries, "pray tell me what you did today on duty -
"Tell me more about this hairy gypsy!"

"It was only a gypsy,
"A ragged, shaggy blackguard of a didecai.
"Up to no good. I did what I should:
"A little physical persuasion and he passed on by."

"But tell me, pretty darling, will you tell me, in your turn,
"Who placed those fresh wild flowers in your breasts of alabaster?
"And when you smile, between your teeth, still wedged, do I discern
"A sprig of whisker from another's moustache?"

"It was only a gypsy", she sighed,
"A ragged, shaggy blackguard of a didecai,
"Up to no good. I did what I could:
"A little physical persuasion and he passed on by.
"It was only a gypsy boy,
"A ragged, shaggy blackguard of a didecai-ai-ai,
"Up to no good. I did what I could:
"A little physical persuasion and he passed on by."

Between her breasts a hedgerow nosegay,
In between her teeth a tell-tale whisker.
The house is full of clothes-pegs.

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[Gawentel]

I notice on most Jake Thackray videos...

the comments are in LEGIBLE English, Grammar and all.

[Gangly1]

@Gawentel

Quite write two!!

[AndanteLargo]

Hi Paul! What a great video! At 0:34 (and several places) you even have a picture of me.

Joke aside, this is a very nice tune! I love the lyrics!

Hope you are doing OK?

Love,

Per-Olov

[Gangly1]

@AndanteLargo

Cheers Mr P.

I have just noticed something.

I do hope that is the pattern on the settee and not..... a testicle!

M would be very cross with you.

Hee hee!

I am fine sir.

Hope you and M are too.

Best regards,

Paul

[van1976]

Oh I HAVE to watch this video AGAIN--ha ha

I have to "suffer" at 52 seconds and especially at 1:31 seconds...so much so I had to watch 5 times!

oh yes how could I forget ...I saw this when you first posted.

5* and 5*...for the ladies

--Van

[Mr5stevenr]

Thanks, Paul, for this delightful morsel from England's heritage!! Made me smile

[Lansdownekid]

I entirely agree there Paul he was an absolute one off ! ;-)

Thanks for posting.

[DavetheIV]

ah, if I'm not losin it I seem to recall Jake from the Esther Rantzen shows, fond memories of some true comic songwriting. Thanks Paul!

[DavetheIV]

ah, if I'm not losin it I seen to recall Jake from the Esther Rantzen shows, fond memories of some true comic songwriting. Thanks Paul!

[reprac9]

Ooops ,, bit of a memory stutter lol