Harold at the Bookies (Louise Always Wins)” 🎵
Verse 1
There’s a legend in the neighbourhood, his name is Harold Thompson ,
Parks across three driveways like he owns the blooming street,
“Back in five!” he shouts with pride,
Two hours later he’s still inside.
Pre-Chorus
He’s funny, he’s kind,
Bit wild in the mind,
But when the drinks go down — oh boy, you better unwind.
Chorus
Ohhh Harold! What you doin’ mate?
Half the street’s outside the gate!
“You can’t park there!” they gently scream,
He just shrugs like it’s part of the dream.
Ohhh Harold! King of delay,
Bookies first, responsibilities someday,
But we all know deep in our hearts…
He’ll be back when the last race starts.
Verse 2
Now Louise is sat there cool as can be,
Harold says, “That’s not what you should be smoking, see.”
He tries to lay down the “rules of the land,”
Waving wisdom with a dramatic hand.
He says, “No, no, not that one, Lou!”
Like he’s head of the Smoke Control Crew,
But she just smiles, takes one slow drag,
And suddenly Harold’s confidence sags.
Pre-Chorus
He tries to insist,
Shakes his tiny little fist,
But she gives him that look — and he knows he’s about to get a fist.
Chorus
Ohhh Harold! Trying to lead,
Telling Louise what she should and shouldn’t need,
But he ends up laughing instead,
‘Cause he knows he’s lost before it’s said.
Ohhh Harold! Brave but doomed,
His “boss voice” fades and the room goes boom,
Louise just grins like she always does…
And Harold laughs ‘cause he never wins.
Bridge
He’s loud, he’s proud, he’ll make a scene,
Thinks he’s the captain of every routine,
But when it comes to Louise’s choice,
He’s got no chance — she’s got the voice and he's got the dance. Then comes Michelle Brains of the land give it a rest yous simple people and go shake his hand she's bold and she's firm but she gives him a grin, and joins in with the dance
Final Chorus
Ohhh Harold! Crazy and sweet,
Trips on air but lands on his feet,
Blocks the drive and argues his case,
Then laughs when Michelle puts him back in his place.
So here’s to Harold, wild and free,
Loud opinions but zero victory,
He’ll try to rule, but let’s be clear…
Michelle and Louise wins every single time.
