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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Heptones
The Heptones
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Barry Llewelyn
Barry Llewelyn
Composer
Harry J
Harry J
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Harry Johnson
Harry Johnson
Producer
Niney the Observer
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Producer

Lyrics

Isn't it strange how princesses and kings
In clown-ragged capers in sawdust rings?
While common people like you and me
We'll be builders for eternity
Each is given a bag of tools
A shapeless mass and the book of rules
Each must make his life as flowing in
Tumbling block on a stepping stone
Just like common people like you and me
We'll be builders for eternity
Each is given a bag of tools
A shapeless mass and the book of rules
I said common people like you and me
We'll be builders for eternity
Each is given a bag of tools
A shapeless mass and the book of rules
Look when the plane is falling from the sky
I know the sun will be only missing for a while
I said common people like you and me
We'll be builders for eternity
Each is given a bag of tools
A shapeless mass and the book of rules
I said common people like you and me
We'll be builders for eternity
Each is given a bag of tools
A shapeless mass and the book of rules
Written by: Barry Llewelyn, Harry Johnson

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