Peter Sellers - Grandpa's Grave Lyrics

They're removing Grandpa's grave to build a sewer
They're removing it regarding some expense
They are shifting his remains to lie down sewage drains
To satisfy the local residents

Now what's the use of living like an angel
(Like an angel)
If when you die, your troubles never cease?
(Never cease)
'Cause some society gink wants a pipeline for a sink
They won't let dear old Grandpa rest in peace
(Rest in peace)

Oh mate, don't excavate
Don't desecrate poor Grandpa down there
Oh Fred, although he's dead
He needs a place to rest his head

Now Grandpa in his life was not a quitter
And even in his grave, he'll never quit
He'll dress up in his sheets and haunt their country seats
And only let a mark when he sees fit

Now won't there be some blinking consternation?
(Consternation)
And won't the rotten stinkers curse and rave
(Curse and rave)
They'll get what they deserve 'cause they had the blinking nerve
To muck about with poor old Grandpa's grace
Oh, oh oh

Oh mate, don't excavate
Don't desecrate poor Grandpa haggard
Oh Jim, please pack it in
Please let him rest in peace

We're removing Grandpa's grave to build a sewer
We're removing it regardless of expense
We're shifting his remains to put in some sewage drains
To satisfy the local residents

Now there possibly will be some consternation
You see, it's the green belt that we've had to sell
We shall get what we deserve because we've had the force and verve
To excavate that wretched fellow's grave

Oh mate, don't excavate
Don't desecrate poor Grandpa (oh)
Oh Fred, although he's dead
Let him ruminate in peace

(Yes)