Life's Building Bricks

On the fifth of February,nineteen sixty six
 I started with my life's building bricks
Born at twenty five Milne Road
 This was my very loving,family home
My brother and sister,left home when I was young
 Only to be doted on,by my dad and mum

Dad was a miner,a brave man of coal
 My mum,she was our families,very heart and soul
While my dad was at work,my mum did her best
 To cast aside life's ups and downs,that put her to the test

My childhood was terrific, with great family and friends 
 To my best mate,who lived over the road,I hope our friendship never ends
We'd be out playing with all our mates
 We'd play Rallicko in the woods,until it was late
We'd swim at Carters Corner,in the weeds,we'd float down to Red Bridge
 We'd have picnics with the food we had,that we'd raided from the fridge

Our memories are life's building bricks,weather they're good or bad
 I've had a good start in life,with good friends and a great mum and dad

Now that I've grown older,some hiccups along the way
 Bad news and sadness incurred on my journey,makes me stronger,every day
These past years,have been the happiest years,I've had for a while in my life
 My lady who I hold so dear in my heart,is now my gorgeous wife
Where ever life's journey takes you,or whatever you become
 Never forget,you began to build your life,with your dad and mum