Modern Robin Hood

Album: A Little Bit of Us (2018)
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  • Now years ago there was a man that everybody loved
    He never done no bad, only good
    He had a band of outlaws robbed the rich to feed the poor
    You know who I'm mean, yes Robin Hood

    Now just like him I carry on the good work that he done
    I give unto the poor some luxury
    Half of them are out of work, the other half are skint
    I subsidize this district if you please

    I'm nothing but a modern Robin Hood
    I rob the rich and sell it to the poor
    Every day I'll go out doing good
    I'll keep the wolves away from their front door
    I'll sell 'em what I sell 'em very cheap
    Though it's no picnic hiding from the cops
    I've only stole a wedding dress
    Buy from me and you'll pay less
    Than half of what they're asking 'round the shops

    'Cause I can get you anything you want
    I can get it all brand new
    I got a stole on a Saturday afternoon
    If you want to come and view
    It's all piled high and cheap for you to buy
    All guaranteed trust me
    When you see how cheap my tellys are
    You'll end up buying two or three

    I'm nothing but a modern Robin Hood
    I rob the rich and sell it to the poor
    Every day I'll go out doing good
    I'll keep the wolves away from their front door
    I'll sell 'em what I sell 'em very cheap
    Though it's no picnic hiding from the cops
    I've only stole a wedding dress
    Buy from me and you'll pay less
    Than half of what they're asking 'round the shops

    Now folk 'round here don't have the luxuries
    That the likes of me provide
    Oxford Street, prices I can beat
    Makes me feel all proud inside
    It's all here at a price you can afford
    The kitty's brand new mountain bikes
    Father Christmas a lovely night for me
    But I think I'm much more liked

    I'm nothing but a modern Robin Hood
    I rob the rich and sell it to the poor
    Every day I'll go out doing good
    I'll keep the wolves away from their front door
    I'll sell 'em what I sell 'em very cheap
    Though it's no picnic hiding from the cops
    I've only stole a wedding dress
    Buy from me and you'll pay less
    Than half of what they're asking 'round the shops Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

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