Roger Miller – England Swings Lyrics | Genius Lyrics

England Swings Lyrics

England swings like a pendulum do
Bobbies on bicycles, two by two
Westminster Abbey, the Tower, and Big Ben
The rosy red cheeks of the little children

Now, if you huff and puff and you finally save enough
Money up to take your family on a trip across the sea
Take a tip before you take your trip; let me tell you where to go
Go to England, oh

England swings like a pendulum do
Bobbies on bicycles, two by two
Westminster Abbey the tower of Big Ben
The rosy red cheeks of the little children

Mama's old pajamas and your papa's mustache
Falling out the window sill, frolic in the grass
Tryin' to mock the way they talk fun but all in vain
Gaping at the dapper men with derby hats and canes

England swings like a pendulum do
Bobbies on Bicycles, two by two
Westminster Abbey the tower of Big Ben
The rosy red cheeks of the little children

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“England Swings” was a novelty song released in 1965 by songwriter/singer Roger Miller, and reached the top ten in several categories when it was released, most prominently “Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks” where it reached #1.

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November 1965
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