A Terrible Fix

[Verse] I hitched down to the stables To have fun with the lads Perhaps they'd be able To get drinks [Chorus] I'm in a terrible fix now I'm in a terrible fix [Verse] Well, life is for living But life is a bore And I've not one misgiving Wanting more [Chorus] But I'm in a terrible fix now I'm in a terrible fix And I want to go home [Verse] Lend me the cab fare Or lend me your shoes Give me a lecture Or abuse But, please, help me get home now Please, help me get home [Chorus] I'm in a terrible fix And I want to go home [Outro] Yes, I was born in the usual way: The doctors struck and stole me straight-away I cried and cried and shall 'till my last day No thanks to you, 'neath the causeway