The Busker Song

The busker plays to fill his belly

He plays to entertain the crowds

And you won't see him on the telly

But he's playing pretty much anywhere he is allowed

Some might say he is a nuicance

And others swear he is a bard

And you've any number of excuses why you never drop a coin

But a buskers life is hard

'Cause he's out playing in all weathers

Come rain or shine he's got a tune

No don't confuse him with the beggers my friends

'Cause when a busker plays

A busker plays for you

And he's just trying to make a living

And people shout "Oi! Get a job"

And he knows that he relies on the giving nature of the passersby

And if you ask he'll play your favourite song

And if you think this isn't grafting

Well maybe you should have a go

We will see how long you last friend

On the streets of Englands towns

And we'll see how many songs you know

'Cause he's out playing in all weathers

Come rain or shine he's got a tune

No don't confuse him with the beggers my friends

'Cause when a busker plays

A busker plays for you

And even if no one was watching

He'd be playing anyway

It's in his blood it's in his nature

It's just a bonus if he's paid

And if you think he'll spend your money on heroin and crack cocaine

Not every busker is a junkie

Just like every passerby is not the same

'Cause he's out playing in all weathers

Come rain or shine he's got a tune

No don't confuse him with the beggers my friends

'Cause when a busker plays

A busker plays for you

A busker plays for you

A busker plays for you

A busker plays for you