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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ryan Reynolds
Vocals
Will Ferrell
Vocals
The Spirited Ensemble
Vocal Ensemble
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Benj Pasek
Songwriter
Justin Noble Paul
Songwriter
Khiyon Hursey
Songwriter
Sukari Jones
Songwriter
Mark Sonnenblick
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Benj Pasek
Producer
Justin Noble Paul
Producer
Ian Eisendrath
Producer
Dave Metzger
Producer
Derik Lee
Recording Engineer
David Boucher
Mixing Engineer
Ian Kagey
Mixing Engineer
Jake Jackson
Recording Engineer
Lyrics
[Intro]
Now, fellow, 'ere you are
In a shitty British bar
With a frothy little frown upon your lips
Another pinty for me friend, extra warm
Your accent blows
Well, I beg to differ
[Verse 1]
As you're drownin' in that ale, you're
Feeling like a failure
Sorrier than soggy fish and chips
But you don't have to sit and pout
Just let your inner Scrooge come out
'Cause why should any other jerk enjoy his day?
When you're down in the dumps and need some cheerin' upsies
Turn and tap a hapless chap and sweetly say
[Chorus]
Good afternoon
Good afternoon (Well, I never)
Just let one fly and you'll be smilin' pretty soon
Like this, good afternoon (I beg your pardon?)
You pompous ass
It's like "piss off" but with a little touch of class
Oh, two little words can totally change your tune
Good afternoon (Good afternoon, good afternoon)
[Verse 2]
So, you've done nothing wrong
In so very, very long
And I get it's an important point of pride
It's part of my job
But, come on now, don't stay quiet
You know you wanna try it
Better to never let all of the bitter be bottled up inside
[Verse 3]
Oi, out of the road, dingus
Oh, come on, bub, he's got it coming
You know you want to
Come on, it's right there, just let it
[Chorus]
Good afternoon
Yes!
Good afternoon (The hell you say?)
Sir, you're a wankerous cantankerous buffoon (What's all this then?)
Good afternoon
You smell of shite
Now, he didn't say good mornin' or good night, that's right
Yes, two little words can totally change your tune
Good afternoon
Good afternoon (Good afternoon)
[Bridge]
She clogged the loo (Good afternoon)
He diddled your wife (Good afternoon)
It meant not a thing, I swear upon my life (Good afternoon)
He has the plague (Good afternoon)
She called you a whore (Good afternoon)
I'm an orphan, please sir, may I have some more? (Good afternoon)
[Chorus]
'Ello guv'nor (Good afternoon)
Pardon his French (Good afternoon)
Just deplore 'em with decorum like you're Judi bloody Dench
Wait, wait, was that Judi Dench?
Oh my god, she's a national treasure, I love her in everything
I loved her in, um, that, uh "Chocolate"
"Chocolat"
Chocolat
[Verse 4]
While we're struttin' through the streets of London town
The quickest little pick-me-up is kickin' people down
[Verse 5]
Good afternoon
It's tons of fun
And if you're shocked then you can kiss my Dickens, son
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Kiss it, son
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, stop, stop
Oh, what?
No, it's Charles Dickens, it's a fun little thing, and none of this is real
Yes, thank you, but there is a baby, and
Ah, there's a baby
Madame, I am so sorry
[Chorus]
Oh, and, ma'am?
Good afternoon
Good afternoon, our favorite swear (Good afternoon, our favorite swear)
Just let a little vile fill the village square
A pin to pop some prick's balloon
And nobody is immune
Like givin' a man a kick in the pantaloon
Oh, two little words can totally change your tune
Good afternoon, good afternoon, good afternoon, good afternoon
Good afternoon, good afternoon
Good afternoon, good afternoon, good afternoon, good afternoon
Written by: Benj Pasek, Justin Noble Paul, Khiyon Hursey, Mark Sonnenblick, Sukari Jones