They took old Danny Boy for a ride
From the arms of his bride to be
Threw him into the murky waters

By the dog biscuit factory
Quick dry the tears and stifle cheers
As he sinks just like a stone

Footprints set in sentimental cement
Now burden down his bones
Lest we forget

Here lies the Great unknown

[Chorus:]

My my my Delilah
Who's the butcher that you harbour
Take the rich man to the cleaners

And the strong man to the barber
From her face down to her torso
Sort of gruesome only more so

Hooks and eyes, fingers and thumbs
Ladies and gentlemen here she comes
The Great unknown


Where shall we sing
At a wedding or a wake

Whose name shall we cherish
And for whose sake


Now this year's cannon fodder
Tell the future general's jokes
They were keeping the home fires burning

As we slipped out for a smoke
Though the VIP's sang "Wooden Heart"
The band played "Hearts of Oak"


[Chorus]


And here comes the day I shall perish all alone
Say here lies the Great unknown