Verse 1 Legend tells of a mythical age,
Cloaked in a fog of confusion,
When little scamps who couldn’t behave
Were sure of a clip round the ear!
But if you stepped too far out of line,
There’d be severe retribution
From a weapon of such cunning design,
Which filled you with dread and with fear!

Chorus It’s the swish of the bamboo and the crack of the cane,
By which so many bottoms have been blessed!
And you swear you’ll never be this naughty again,
As the Headteacher’s giving you six of the best!

Verse 2 Tales are told of many brave hearts
Who suffered this humiliation,
Taking flak on their posterior parts,
Unable to sit down for weeks!
Yet we hear that some took a stance
In the face of this cruel flagellation,
Stuffing books down the back of their pants,
Protecting their delicate cheeks.

Chorus It’s the swish of the bamboo….

Instrumental during which beatings are administered in a comic fashion!

Chorus It’s the swish of the bamboo….