England's Glory
Ian Dury Lyrics

This one's for Julie, who we love
Dedicated to Julie, whom we deeply adore

I love her almost as I do Alma
My affection toward Alma has faded, and Julie is almost as dear to me

But we don't do Alma no more
I no longer have romantic feelings or do anything with Alma

It's called 'England's Glory'. if you want to sing
The song is named 'England's Glory,' and please feel free to sing it

Please sing
I encourage you to sing along

There are jewels in the crown of England's glory
There are precious and valuable assets that make up England's greatness

And every jewel shines a thousand ways
Each asset has multiple important attributes

Frankie Howerd, Noël Coward and garden gnomes
Well-known personalities like Frankie Howerd and Noël Coward, as well as unique items like garden gnomes

Frankie Vaughan, Kenneth Horne, Sherlock Holmes
More iconic personalities, such as Frankie Vaughan, Kenneth Horne, and the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes

Monty, Biggles and Old King Cole
Also included in England's glory are figures like field marshal Monty, fictional hero Biggles, and the charming old King Cole

In the pink or on the dole
Whether prosperous or struggling, all these assets contribute to England's glory

Oliver Twist and Long John Silver
More notable literary characters, like Oliver Twist and Long John Silver, that add to England's glory

Captain Cook and Nelly Dean
Real-life figures, such as Captain Cook, and literary characters like Nelly Dean also contribute to England's glory

Enid Blyton, Gilbert Harding
Famous authors like Enid Blyton and public figures such as Gilbert Harding deserve a place in England's glory too

Malcolm Sargent, Graham Greene (Graham Greene)
Other well-known figures like conductor Malcolm Sargent and author Graham Greene (who gets a second mention) also deserve recognition

Nice bit of kipper and Jack the Ripper and Upton Park
Even seemingly unrelated things like kipper (a smoked fish), gruesome history like Jack the Ripper, and Upton Park (a football club) contribute to England's glory

Gracie, Cilla, Maxy Miller, Petula Clark
Famous singers such as Gracie Fields, Cilla Black, Max Miller, and Petula Clark are also part of England's glory

Winkles, Woodbines, Walnut Whips
A variety of unique food and things (winkles, Woodbines cigarettes, and Walnut Whips chocolates) play a role in England's glory

Vera Lynn and Stafford Cripps
Wartime figures like singer Vera Lynn and politician Stafford Cripps are among the many contributors to England's glory

Lady Chatterley, Muffin the Mule
Even elegant literature like Lady Chatterley's Lover and children's TV characters like Muffin the Mule can be considered part of England's glory

Winston Churchill, Robin Hood
Famous historical figure Winston Churchill and iconic outlaw Robin Hood also contribute to England's glory

Beatrix Potter, Baden-Powell
More well-known figures like children's author Beatrix Potter and scout leader Baden-Powell are included in England's glory

Beecham's powders, Yorkshire pud (Yorkshire pud)
Well-known remedies like Beecham's Powders and staple dishes like Yorkshire pudding are also part of England's glory

With Billy Bunter, Jane Austen
Fictional characters who are loved, such as Billy Bunter, and classic authors like Jane Austen also contribute to England's glory

Reg Hampton, George Formby
More well-known figures like footballer Reg Hampton and singer George Formby are also included in England's glory

Billy Fury, Little Titch
Other talented musicians like Billy Fury and children's entertainer Little Titch round out England's glory

Uncle Mac, Mr. Pastry and all
Even beloved radio personalities like Uncle Mac and comedic figure Mr. Pastry contribute to England's glory

Alright England?
Asking England, the nation he loves, if they're doing well

G'wan England
Encouraging England to keep going and stay strong

Oh England
Expressing love and appreciation for England, the nation that inspires the song