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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Gilbert O'Sullivan
Gilbert O'Sullivan
Vocals
Chris Spedding
Chris Spedding
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Gilbert O'Sullivan
Gilbert O'Sullivan
Composer
Johnnie Spence
Johnnie Spence
Vocal Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Gilbert O'Sullivan
Gilbert O'Sullivan
Producer
Gordon Mills
Gordon Mills
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I've no wish to hurry you, love
But have you seen the time?
It's quarter to ten
And we're supposed to be there at nine
I don't think the registrar
Will be very pleased
When we show up an hour late like
Like two frozen peas
[Verse 2]
Both now, facing for the first time
Presently and past
Something that begins with M
And ends in -alas
More than a complete disaster
Even from the start
What could it be?
It's matrimony
[Verse 3]
I know how you've dreamt about
Bein' walked down the aisle
But think of the money we'll save
And you'll see it's worthwhile
It won't please our mums and dads
But they don't even know
Besides, if they did what's the bettin'
They wouldn't even go?
[Verse 4]
You and me are all that matters
Disregard the rest
Trust your soon-to-be old man
He knows what is best
Very shortly now, there's goin' to be
An answer from you
Then one from me
That's matrimony
[Verse 5]
Oh, I'm truly grateful for the little things in life
That have made me so glad
Every other hour that I spend with you
Is not in the least bit sad
Quite the opposite, in fact
And if you don't believe me, here's the proof
Ask me if I and I'll say
"Aye, I do"
[Verse 6]
You and me are all that matters
Disregard the rest
Trust your soon-to-be old man
He knows what is best
Very shortly now, there's goin' to be
An answer from you
Then one from me
That's matrimony
[Verse 7]
Marriage
Joining together of two people
For better or for worse
Till death them do part
Olé
Written by: Gilbert O'Sullivan

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