In the shade of a young almond tree
Where the desert runs down to the sea,
In an ‘ole in the ground
We sleep safely & sound
Till we’re shaken as cooks bring our tea.
Oh, we’re so happy as happy can be
It’s the best life, I think you’ll agree
We’re content for a while to bequeath you the Nile
In exchange for our young almond tree.
In the shade of a young almond tree
It’s so comfy and snug, you should see
And when Jerry does strafe
We lie tucked up and safe
With a tin hat on head and tummie.
Oh, wherever the music may be
We just curl up and chuckle with glee
For our ‘ole in the ground is the best place we’ve found
In the shade of a young almond tree
In the shade of a young almond tree
There are flowers in profusion to see
The gold marguerite
And the rock rose so neat
Tinge with gold the expanse of the lea
Oh, the’re thousands of others, may be
But the one that is dearest to me
Is the pale purple stock, fairest flower of the flock
Scented shade of our young almond tree
In the shade of a young almond tree
I’ll be happy as long as may be
For there’s only one blot
Quite the worst of the lot
That there’s no one to sit on your knee.
Still life isn’t all honey for tea
And there’s sunshine & breezes & sea,
So, we’re cheerful alone till it’s time to come home
Then farewell to the young almond tree.