half-penny, two-penny

half penny

two penny

gold krugerrand

he was exceedingly rich for such a young man

sad story

old story

bring out the band

another divorce just a few hundred grand

half penny

two penny

back of the queue

yes mister poor man this means you

justice for money what can you say

we all know it's the american way

yes

i'm gonna shake myself loose

back home across the sea

where i know that i will be free

half penny

two penny

back in the states

you just couldn't take that african pace

yes

mrs. cleaver your son's home to stay

we all know it's the american way

yes

i'm gonna shake myself loose

back home across the sea

where i know that i will be free

come here - hey angelo. what's happenin'?"