The Escapade Lyrics - Julian Lennon

Mike batt 

Narration: there was one who was famed for the number of things 

He forgot when he entered the ship: 

His umbrella, his watch, all his jewels and rings, 

And the clothes he had bought for the trip. 

He had forty-tow boxes all carefully packed, 

With his name painted clearly on each; 

But since he omitted to mention the fact, 

They were all left behind on the beach. 

He came as a baker; but owned, when too late- 

And it drove the poor bellman half mad- 

He could only bake bridecake -for which, I may state, 

No materials were to be had. 

I came as the baker on this escapade, 

I knead the dough, but I can't look after the bread, 

The banker does it instead, 

And although I never feel afraid, 

Somehow I know 

It could be the single worst mistake I've ever made, 

To come as the baker on this escapade.