Lyrics:Spare A Penny

by XTC

Spare a penny for the man who fought in two world wars Spare a penny for the church and the religious cause I am a generous man, but I'm feeling the pinch I give you all I can, but you're leaving me skint Spare a penny for our friends in darkest Africa Spare a penny for the lands of Viet Nam I've bought your little gifts, not forgetting your flags Your poppies of good will just reduce me to rags I hide in cupboards, under stairs To save my face from coldest [glare / lead] My kids are scared to go to school They're frightened of the money wolves I am a generous man, but I'm feeling the pinch I give you all I can, but you're leaving me skint