there is a happy land

Singer:bowie, david

there is a happy land where only children live

they don't have the time to learn the ways of you sir

mr. grownup

there's a special place in the rhubarb fields underneath the leaves

it's a secret place and adults aren't allowed there mr. grownup

go away sir

charlie brown got's half a crown

he's gonna buy a kite

jimmy's ill with chicken pox

and tommy's learned to ride his bike

tiny tim sings prayers and hymns

he's so small we don't notice him

he gets in the way but we always let him play with us

mother calls

but we don't hear

there's lots more things to do

it's only 5 o'clock

and we're not tired yet

but we will be

very shortly

sissy steven plays with girls

someone made him cry

tony climbed a tree and fell

trying hard to touch the sky

tommy lit a fire one day

nearly burned the field away

tommy's mum found out

but he put the blame on me and ray

there is a happy land where only children live

you've had your chance and now the doors are closed sir

mr. grownup

go away sir

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Lyric Context: there is a happy land - bowie, david