Any Public House

As I walk into a strange bar

I never need to look too far

To find the bar room clown

Who's never settled down

He talks of news and politics

Of which he's always got a fix

He's never lost for a word

On anything you've heard

But I just want beer that tastes like beer

A novelty flavoured brew I must stay clear

And I don't want anyone bending my ear

Please give me beer that tastes like beer

Meanwhile the shops are turning into pubs

And pubs into our shops

So progress never stops

When your pub becomes your shop

And 'Know All Jack' must have his say

On news and gossip of the day

He wants to chew the fat

But he talks right through his hat

But I just want beer that tastes like beer

A novelty flavoured brew I must stay clear

And I don't want anyone bending my ear

Please give me beer that tastes like beer