Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey Lyrics
Wings
Lyrics
We're so sorry, Uncle Albert
We're so sorry if we caused you any pain
We're so sorry, Uncle Albert
But there's no one left at home, and I believe I'm gonna rain
We're so sorry, but we haven't heard a thing all day
We're so sorry, Uncle Albert
But if anything should happen, we'll be sure to give a ring
We're so sorry, Uncle Albert
But we haven't done a bloody thing all day
We're so sorry, Uncle Albert
But the kettle's on the boil, and we're so easily called away
Hands across the water, water
Heads across the sky
Hands across the water, water
Heads across the sky
Admiral Halsey notified me
He had to have a berth or he couldn't get to sea
I had another look and I had a cup of tea
And butter pie
(A butter pie?)
The butter wouldn't melt, so I put it in a pie
Hands across the water, water
Heads across the sky
Hands across the water, water
Heads across the sky
Live a little, be a gypsy
Get around (Get around)
Get your feet up off the ground
Live a little, get around
Live a little, be a gypsy
Get around (Get around)
Get your feet up off the ground
Live a little, get around
Hands across the water, water
Heads across the sky
Hands across the water, water
Heads across the sky
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Wings - Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey" is a song by the British rock band Wings, released in 1971 as a single and on their album Ram. The song was written by Paul McCartney and his wife Linda McCartney and produced by Paul.
It became one of the group's most successful singles, reaching number 1 in the UK Singles Chart for three weeks, and peaking at number 2 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The lyrics tell the story of an elderly naval officer reminiscing about his past adventures. The single was re-released in 1976 to promote the compilation album Wings Greatest and reached number 6 in the UK Singles Chart. "Wings – Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" has been covered by various artists over the years, including Elton John and Cheap Trick. The song also features prominently in the movie Goodfellas. The original version includes a spoken word section by Paul and Linda McCartney which was omitted from subsequent releases, but can be heard on the original LP version of Ram.