Verse 1
(Hansel Take a look around this house,
& Gretel) Come in and be our guest.
It’s dark, it’s damp, it’s pretty cold,
But don’t be too depressed.
We have a little problem here,
Our funds are low, you see.
We’ve got no cash but never mind,
(to each other) We’ve still got you and me.

Chorus
(All) It’s such a sorry situation,
And getting worse we fear!
For Hansel and for Gretel,
There’s not a lot of cheer.
Whatever will become of them?
The future isn’t clear.
But one thing’s sure, for two so poor,
It’s desperate living here!

Verse 2
(Father) I’ve tried hard to earn
An honest living with my axe.
But take-home pay from chopping wood
Is rubbish after tax.
(to the children) I can’t afford to get you toys
Unless they are for free.
The money’s gone but never mind
At least there’s you and me.

Chorus It’s such a sorry situation…..

Verse 3
(Mother) Don’t give me this total tosh,
You three are a disgrace!
I just deserve a better life – I hate this awful place!
Now, Herbert Goldsworthy’s the man
I should have hitched up to!
He’s handsome, smart and very rich,
(to Father) Not penniless, like you!

Chorus It’s such a sorry situation…..