[Verse 1]
When I go shopping in the North I find, the services always splendid!
That cheery smile, you can count on while
The right change is being tended!
[Verse 2]
If anyone dares criticise their wears, they never will be offended!
If it needs repairs, they'll even lend you theirs
While yours is being mended!
[Chorus]
Shopkeepers In The North are nice!
They ask after your kids and wife!
And when you've had a good [?], they pop your provisions in your bag!
[Post-Chorus John Shuttleworth & Barry]
Let me open the door for you John (Thank you)
See you tomorrow, thank you (Cheers Barry, ta-ra!)
Lovely man
[Instrumental]
[Verse 3]
But when I go shopping in London Town, why do they act so [?]?
Standing there, with their nose in the air
As if you done something naughty!
[Verse 4 / Outro]
My 'How do you do?' in the chip shop queue was received in total silence!
My [?] in the butcher shop was met with violence!