I wasn't there in Germany in 1939.
I wasn't there in Poland when they kicked the frontline.
I wasn't there in Dallas in 1963.
I did not hear the shot come from the Book Depository.
I wasn't there in Belfast in 1969.
I wasn't there in Birmingham when the coppers did the crime.
I did not see the right wing go all the way to win.
I didn't see the Asian guy get the shit kicked outta him.
'Cos I'm a good boy
and a God boy

[chorus] Just as a day is long
I don't wanna talk about it
just as a day is long
and you won't see me
wave my arms about it
and you won't see me
jump up and down about it ...

Now would you please get outta here go and read a book
I did not hear a single thing my phone was off the hook
I'll just make a list get started namin' names
with all my work and effort things would stay the same
now if you was me and I was you then we'd know what to do
but what to do between now and then I haven't got a clue
don't you get excited try to keep your head
it's always in the papers and nothing's ever said...