Margate Lyrics
Chas 'N' Dave
Lyrics
Well I've been working hard to reach me target
To earn a few bob for a day trip down to Margate
I'm gonna blow the lot tomorrow on all me family
We catch the coach at eight so don't be late, were off to see the sea
Hurry up will ya Grandad, come on were going
Down to Margate, don't forget your buckets and spades and cossys and all
Down to Margate, we'll have a pill of jellied eels at the cockle stall
Down to Margate, we'll go on the pier and we'll have a beer aside of the sea
Down to Margate, you can keep the Costa Brava, I'm telling ya mate I'd rather have a day down Margate with all me family
Along the promenade we spend some money
And we find a spot on the beach that's simply sunny
The kids will all enjoy themself digging up the sand, collecting stones and winkle shells to take back home to nan
Behave yourself grandad, or you won't be going
Down to Margate, don't forget your buckets and spades and cossies and all
Down to Margate, we'll have a pill of jellied eels at the cockle stall
Down to Margate, we'll go on the pier and we'll have a beer aside of the sea
You can keep the Costa Brava and all that palava, going no farther, me i'd rather have me a day down Margate with all me family
Song & Lyrics Facts
Chas 'n' Dave's song "Margate" was released in 1979 and is featured on the album A Little Bit of Us. It was written by Chas Hodges and Dave Peacock, two members of the English rock and pop duo Chas 'n' Dave.
The lyrics tell a story of a man who goes to Margate for a holiday but decides to stay there forever. He finds work as a fisherman and eventually falls in love with a girl from the town. The song has become a classic among fans of the band and remains a popular live show staple.