This Premiership Flag ain’t mine to keep
Just taking care of it now.
It’s been around for years and years
Just waiting in its old case.
It’s been up and down the country roads
It’s brought a tear and a smile.
It’s seen its share of dreams and hopes
And it never went out of style.
The more I stare at it the better it looks
It cries when I leave it alone.
Silently it waits for me
Or someone else I suppose.
This Premiership Flag
This Premiership Flag
This Premiership Flag has caught some breaks
But it never searched for gold.
It can’t be blamed for my mistakes
It only does what it’s told.
It’s been a messenger in times of trouble
In times of hope and fear.
When I get drunk and seeing double
It jumps behind the wheel and steers.
This Premiership Flag ain’t mine to keep
It’s mine to admire for a while.
This Premiership Flag ain’t mine t keep
It’s only mine for a while.
(With apologies to Neil Young – “This Old Guitar”).
About Damian O'Donnell
I'm passionate about breathing. And you should always chase your passions. If I read one more thing about what defines leadership I think I'll go crazy. Go Cats.
Good stuff Dips. The “Heart of Gold” DVD is on high rotation in our house. The guitar is a 1941 Martin D-28 that Hank Williams had traded for a shotgun. The story of Hank’s last days at age 29 in 1952 are as sad as you can read. But the guitar and Hank’s songs keep on giving 60 years later.
As you say, just like footy.