Silly Lyrics Corner

County season is nearly upon us. Warm-up games have started. The weather is lulling us into a false sense of security and trying to convince us that maybe we won't be freezing our extremities off in the stands next week. The wiser among us are digging out our flasks and blankets just in case. And, with county season beginning, we can start our daily games of spot-the-Nando's-tweet. If you you follow any English county cricketers on Twitter, you'll know exactly what I mean.

So, in honour of the occasion, to the tune of Fernando by Abba...

Nando's

Is it almost time for Nando's?

I remember long ago another hungry night like this.

In the pitch floodlights, oh Nando's,

It was calling to me through the dressing room and past the bar.

I could hear the rumbling tums

And sounds of chicken frying coming from afar.

We were getting close to Nando's;

Every hour every minute seemed to last eternally.

I was so afraid that Nando's

Might be something that my stuffy older teammates might pass by,

And I’m not ashamed to say

The thought of missing dinner almost made me cry.

There was something in the pitch that night,

The time was right for Nando's.

And all the cricket players get stuff free

For loyalty to Nando's.

Though we thought of going somewhere else,

There’s no regret.

If I had to eat it all again

I would, my friend, at Nando's.

If I had to eat it all again

I would, my friend, at Nando's.

Are we too old now for Nando's?

We’ve seen one in every country, every town and every street.

Oh, the memories of Nando's;

Do you still recall the fateful night we tried the hot sauce neat?

Though the tears filled our eyes

We could not bear the thought of admitting defeat.

But there is something in the pitch tonight,

The time is right for Nando's.

And all us cricket players get stuff free

For loyalty to Nando's.

Though we really should try somewhere else

There’ll be no regret.

If I had to eat it all again

I would, my friend, at Nando's.

If you’re playing well or playing shite

The time is right for Nando's.

And all us cricket players get stuff free

For loyalty to Nando's.

So we couldn’t go anywhere else,

We have no regret.

Cos if you’re bowling on a cricket team

Swing, spin or seam, eat Nando's;

And c’mon batting side, take off your pads

And join the lads at Nando's…

You can sing along with the video if you like: 

YouTube link to the video here or see the proper lyrics here.