2025 Competition Lyrics Entry:

Give me a Smile by Mac Glashan

Lyrics

Give me a smile- why won’t you ?
Give me a smile- why don’t you ?
A smile can make the whole day worthwhile-
Give me a smile- why won’t you?

It costs nothing to do it. You don’t have to pay.
It won’t cost you an arm and a leg
But it can brighten up the day.

Give me a wave- why won’t you?
Give me a wave- why don’t you?
Just give me a wave, you don’t have to rave.
Please give me a wave- why won’t you?

Give me a nod, you grumpy old sod.
Give me a call before the fall.
Give me grin, take it on the chin.
Give me a bell, what the hell ?
Just give me a ring, you dear old thing.
It’s not a trial and so don’t run a mile-
SO JUST GiVE ME A WAVE or A SMILE….

Author

Bio

Aged 82.
Ex zoo keeper, geologist and father Xmas.

Co-author(s)

Lyrics Competition Results

Emotional Impact:
8/ 20
Technical Skill:
8/ 20
Memorability:
7/ 20
Storytelling:
5/ 20
Imagery:
10/ 20
Total Score:
38/ 100

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