Ken Hensley - Five to three

Sammy and his wife Living city life From eight till six every day Fourtynine years and more They've spent in the big town store With never a morning away All at once the day approaches Sammy knows it's time to leave One thing playing on his mind is Do they know how he will grieve But Sammy needn't sigh His days have not passed by Without being noticed at all At nearly five to three The manager wants to see Sammy In his office by the hall "Please accept this gift we offer Thank you for your loyal years" Then it's over, the store is silent Sammy cries devoted tears What will Sammy do His working life is through But the firm must have Cared after all A part of him has died But he still has the pride Of five to three In the office by the hall Have you read the morning paper Did you see my picture there Have you seen The watch I'm wearing Given to me on that day