On this day, girls and boys,
Two things count - lights and noise
Bangers and stuff are not enough
You've got to light a rocket or two
You've got to light a rocket or two boys
You've got to light a rocket or two
Squibs and such don't count for much
We've got to light a rocket or two
Look at St. Catherine's wheel
Well, that ain't no big deal
What a disgrace to spin in place
I'd rather light a rocket or two
You've got to light a rocket or two boys
You've got to light a rocket or two
Spinning wheels are no big deal
We've got to light a rocket or two
Herr von Braun, he was smart
Had it down to an art
After they've burned we're not concerned
We simply light a rocket or two
You've got to light a rocket or two boys
You've got to light a rocket or two
Herr von Braun didn't bring 'em down
We've got to light a rocket or two
Spare a thought for old Guy
He was caught, strung up high
Powder and flame ensured his fame
C'mon and light a rocket or two
You've got to light a rocket or two boys
You've got to light a rocket or two
Think of Guy and light the sky
We've got to light a rocket or two
Safety laws - what a joke
Let them go up in smoke
National pride is on our side -
We've got to light a rocket or two
You've got to light a rocket or two boys
You've got to light a rocket or two
Safety laws are daft because
We've got to light a rocket or two
Oops - I knew that was dumb
Almost blew off my thumb
What do I care? I've got a spare
To help me light a rocket or two
You've got to light a rocket or two boys
You've got to light a rocket or two
Limbs and hair we have to spare
We've got to light a rocket or two
[In practice, "we got" sings better than "we've got" in the last line of each verse]