we're so sorry uncle albert
we're so sorry if we caused you any pain
we're so sorry uncle albert
but there's no one left at home
and i believe i'm gonna rain

we're so sorry but we haven't heard a thing all day
we're so sorry uncle albert
but if anything should happen
we'll be sure to give a ring

(we're so sorry uncle albert
but we haven't done a bloody thing all day
we're so sorry uncle albert
but the kettle's on the boil
and we're so easily called away)

hands across the water (water)
hands across the sky
hands across the water (water)
hands across the sky

admiral halsey notified me
he had to have a berth or he couldn't get to sea
i had another look & i had a cup of tea
and a butter pie (a butter pie)
the butter wouldn't melt so i put it in the pie

hands across the water (water)
hands across the sky
hands across the water (water)
hands across the sky

live a little be a gypsy get around (get around)
get your feet up off the ground
live a little get around

live a little be a gypsy get around (get around)
get your feet up off the ground
live a little get around

hands across the water (water)
hands across the sky
hands across the water (water)
hands across the sky