I wanted a boy to continue the strain

But failed in my wish; instead I would gain

Samantha Louise and sweet Sarah Jane.

Presented as such with these fait accomplis

I tried best I could to be Daddy to these

Sweet Sarah Jane and Samantha Louise.

I’ve loved them through sunshine; I’ve loved them through rain,

Through happiness, tears, through laughter and pain

Samantha Louise and sweet Sarah Jane.

We had no great calling, nor great expertise

Our Gert and myself - no more than trainees;

In bringing up kids there’s no guarantees

I’d put them to bed (with songs, in the main)

Then watch them for hours as sleeping they’d lain

Samantha Louise and sweet Sarah Jane.

And now that they’re grown-ups they come for their teas

But ask “Can we come?”  I say, “Yes” (but mean, “Please!”)

Sweet Sarah Jane and Samantha Louise.

Did I mention I’m proud?  There! I’ve said it again.

Our love self-evident, honest and plain for

Samantha Louise and sweet Sarah Jane.