I built meself a rocket
Out of odds and ends and junk
Did it in me backyard
The local council's in a funk!
I blast off at midnight
For to get the clearest view
Of me distant destination
A Moony visit overdue
If I wait any longer
They'll probly take me away
So with all this pressure
There's no reason to stay
Packed a picnic basket
An eski crammed full of beer
A spacesuit and spare
Shoes, socks and underwear
I've settled in
I've paid me dues
I've checked me list
I've lit the fuse
Loud the engine roars
I'll soon be out of sight
Rocketing so far above
Like a fast bird in flight
Sailing across the sky
So far so good - so long!
Meters are ticking over
It couldn't possibly go wrong
I've landed on the Moon
And dancing in low gravity
A lunch of pies and ale
And Moonies for company
Can't say when I'll be back
Fateful error of miscalculation
It was the price of gas
When I filled up at the station
Couldn't afford a full tank
Well at least that's me excuse
If anyone comes looking
I'll say I ran out of juice
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