TRICKSTER - The songs



	The music and lyrics for TRICKSTER have been specially written for this musical. Within the lyrics is the story that tracks the life of the victims of distraction burglary and how they gain the skills and deal with door step callers. Each song covers a aspect of the problem and the solution and is played on accordion, sqeezebox and ukulele. The songs include " Got You" which covers the arrest of a distraction burglar with the lines "You're not coming out to play tomorrow" and the finale "Don't take me in" which encourages confidence and rebuild the pride and self respect. All music and lyrics are subject to copyright and all rights are reserved
	IN 1944 Sometimes when I think back I remember A time when things were safer then We could leave our doors wide open No risk of crime or bogie men. We risked our lives for freedom To live free of fear and tyranny Now we are so much older Why are we in fear of villany. Years ago we endured great hardship To create a better world for all But some people in this world Don't care about that at all We dodged the bombs and lost family We cried as we slept at night Not sure what the future held Not sure who would win the fight. So our message to the vultures Who prey on us at our vulnerable time We fought to give you a better world You repay us with your crime…… Words and Music by Andy Saunders Dorset Police © 2001		REFLECTIONS You may think that I am old and grey An easy touch, easy prey You don't that you can't see What your crime has done to me I can recall proud moments in my life Fought for my country, married my wife Now all my pride is gone.. I've been conned Sitting here don't know what to say They've taken my self-respect away There was a time when things were good Not every caller was a hood. As time goes by will my fears ease Learn to trust and to believe Feeling scared and confused letting them in should I of refused I can recall proud moments in my life Fought for my country, married my wife Now all my pride is gone.. I've been conned Words and Music by Andy Saunders Dorset Police © 2001

	DOORSTEP DITTY You can knock my door You can ring my bell I'm not going to answer Even if you yell I may be independent I may live alone But you're not welcome In my home You can tell me stories You can tell me lies But being 'wised up' can see through your disguise You may try and trick me With tales that just aren't true But I am wiser now can see just who is who I'm going to put on the chain Ask for ID Be on my guard You're not getting me Words and Music by Andy Saunders Dorset Police © 2001		BOGEYMAN MARCH We're the greatest bogus callers We are here to catch you out We want money, cash your savings We are always out and about We call as builders, gas men, traders We say we've come to collect a ball We try to trick you into our story Just to get us pass your door Cutting trees and doing gardens Fixing fences gates and drives We're from the council, to read your meter Don't be fool by our disguise. I need a glass of fresh cold water My cars is broken can I call a friend I try my luck, I want your money My range of stories never end Don't let us in - don't believe us - Don't even answer the door Be on your guard ask questions call him* if you feeling unsure Words and Music by Andy Saunders Dorset Police © 2001

	GOT YOU We've caught you out We'll run you in You've been caught For your sin You're not coming out to play tomorrow You've been nabbed Your collar felt Caught in the act And that's a fact. You're not coming out to play tomorrow A thousand eyes Our community spies And their despise For your tricks and lies You're not coming out to play tomorrow You use deceit In your evil feat But now your beat You're in retreat Words and Music by Andy Saunders Dorset Police © 2001		DON'T TAKE ME IN Don't try to take me in, treat me like a fool You won't succeed So I'm now aware Of the tricks you pull I won't believe…….. I am stronger now More than I've ever been So don't try to take me in Don't try to take me in Tell me lots of tales I won't agree…………. You, you can try in on But you won't get far You won't deceive. I am stronger now More than I've ever been So don't try to take me in Words and Music by Andy Saunders Dorset Police © 2001
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