Frankly, M.r Shankly, this position I've held It pays my way and it corrodes my soul I want to leave you will not miss me I want to go down in musical history Frankly, Mr. Shankly, I'm a sickening wreck I've got the twentyfirst century breathing down my neck I must move fast, you understand me I want to go down in celluloid history Fame, fame, fatal fame It can play hideous tricks on the brain But still I rather be famous Than righteous or holy, any day, any day, any day But sometimes I'd feel more fulfilled Making Christmas cards with the mentally ill I want to live and I want to love I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of Frankly, Mr. Shankly, this position I've held It pays my way and it corrodes my soul I didn't realise that you wrote poetry I didn't realise you wrote such awful poetry Frankly, Mr. Shankly, since you ask You are a flatulent pain my ass I didn't mean to be so rude But still, I must speak frankly, Mr. Shankly Oh, give us your money