Ralph Copyright Peter Ward 2018
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[Verse One]
Thereâs this guy Ralph, heâs the one that lives next door always working not much around
Got a wife and kids, I think he manages, a little bank branch in town
Nice neighbours really,always time to stop and say hello.They never seem to want for much
Comfortably off, if you know what I mean but through hard work and not the Midas touch
[Verse Two]
Anyway, Monday or Tuesday I cant remember which, I hear this knocking at my door
Standing there was Ralph looking pretty much worse for wear, never seen him like that before
I asked him in and said âwhatâs the matter mateâ. He said âIâm not working anymoreâ
They said sorry Ralph but youâre surplus to our needs and youâve just turned 54
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Thatâs just the way it is in this day and age. Thatâs the way it is today
Have to find your own way through this crazy maze, thatâs life what can anybody say
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[Verse Three]
They said the internet was doing most of the work and talked about mergers that were on the cards
Weâre cutting down on a lot of staff yes we are, like a fire sale in a used car yard
But we want you to know youâve done a fantastic job and made a lot of profit for us
But the fact is Ralph we have to let you go, preferably with a minimum of fuss
[Verse Four]
Donât let them beat you donât let them bring you down, youâre just a number to these corporations
Take a little package, take a little holiday, donât waste your time with recriminations
We can help you others will do the same,before you know it youâre better off than before
When one door closes, another door opens, no youâre not too old at 54
[Chorus]
Thatâs just the way it is in this day and age. Thatâs the way it is today
Have to find your own way through this crazy maze, thatâs life what can anybody say
[Chorus]
Thatâs just the way it is in this day and age. Thatâs the way it is today
Have to find your own way through this crazy maze, thatâs life what can anybody say
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