The Kinks — The Village Green Preservation Society (Live 1973)
Lyrics by Ray Davies
We are the Village Green Preservation Society
God save Donald Duck, Vaudeville and Variety
We are the Desperate Dan Appreciation Society
God save strawberry jam and all the different varieties
Preserving the old ways from being abused
Protecting the new ways for me and for you
What more can we do
We are the Draught Beer Preservation Society
God save Mrs. Mopp and good Old Mother Riley
We are the Custard Pie Appreciation Consortium
God save the George Cross and all those who were awarded them
We are the Sherlock Holmes English Speaking Vernacular
Help save Fu Manchu, Moriarty and Dracula
We are the Office Block Persecution Affinity
God save little shops, china cups and virginity
We are the Skyscraper Condemnation Affiliate
God save tudor houses, antique tables and billiards
Preserving the old ways from being abused
Protecting the new ways for me and for you
What more can we do
God save the Village Green.
Woot!
He LIVES!
A post! This is a good song, thanks for posting it.
Good to have you back, sir!
Brilliant! Thank you!
I like this song; I recently heard Kate Rusby’s version which is also pretty good.
Good to see you posting.
-VA
The Kinks had more than one such song; Two Sisters is also lovely.