You're the best player this school's had, son
You're the only talent in that dressing room
If it was up to me, you'd stay here and teach with me
But the scouts are crying out for
A left back with your pace and clout
Within six months it's Man United
Through the ranks where George Best started
Young player of the year, a glittering career
Seemed as predictable as rain
Falling on the streets of Whalley Range
So where does it go wrong?
When the artist leaves the building
And you don't get an encore
Why is it very likely
The third album's in at 22
It's not a patch on the debut
His big break comes one Wednesday night
Twenty minutes off the bench against a team in relegation fight
But it's Paul who gets the blame for the goal that cost the game
And another cup upset costs more than just some coupon bets
The gaffer wants a word with you
We're sending you on loan to Crewe
You can get some first-team games, you can forget about the fame
And it's what's best for you now
And we'll have you back if it works out
So where does it go wrong?
When the artist leaves the building
And you don't get an encore
Why is it very likely
The third album's in at 22
It's not a patch on the debut
From Crewe, Colchester, Blackpool, Livi
Altrincham and Stockport County
His career hit every fall and he rarely kicked a ball
And retired at just thirty, it's the saddest tale you'll ever hear
But is it really career failure?
Cos I have never been a Man U player
Would he say honestly he would rather have been me
But I would rather have been him
Cos I've never heard the fans all sing
Where does it go wrong?
When the artist leaves the building
And you don't get an encore
Why is it very likely
The third album's in at 22
But everyone liked the debut
And the fans sing...
Oh oh oh (Paul Tierney, Paul Tierney)

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