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[Intro] Em  
[Verse 1]
EmOnce there was a humble Gbaker, Dspent all day making Cbuns and cakes
And Amrolls and loaves of Dbread and muffins, and he loved his work but it wasn’t eEmnough.
He longed to offer up his Gheart, Dto not just any tartC  
But Amone of substance and of Dvirtue, but suitable candidates were oh so Emfew.
[Chorus]
EmNigel Blackwell pray please to tellD  
How could your parents risk it?
BmBaker’s son born of a bun
 (NC)              Em
Half a man, half a biscuit.
[Verse 2]
EmGently took her from the Goven, the Dsweet scents sent off Cwaves of loving
His Ameyes beheld her Dflaky crust, he thought “I mustn’t. But I Emmust”.
Alas Nigel’s dad could not reGsist her, he Dheld her close and Cthen he kissed her
                      Am              D(NC)              Em  
Before another word was uttered, his momma’s buns were buttered.
[Chorus]
Oh, EmNigel Blackwell pray please to tellD  
How could your parents risk it?
BmBaker’s son born of a bun
 (NC)              Em
Half a man, half a biscuit.
[Verse 3]
And Emso please mark this poignant Gtale, next Dtime you see baked Cgoods for sale
Which Amproves true love deDfies convention; leads to couplings we can’t Emmention.
So it comes as no surGprise, Dmaybe baker’s Cdough did rise
                        Am                                    D(NC)                        Em  
Though some men scoff to ride and scorn, from such forbidden love……. Nigel was born.
[Chorus]
EmNigel Blackwell pray please to tellD  
How could your parents risk it?
BmBaker’s son born of a bun
Half a man, half a man
Half a man, half a Embiscuit.Em  

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A Bakers Tale

by Dean Friedman

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[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Em G D C

Once there was a humble baker, spent all day making buns and cakes

Am D Em

And rolls and loaves of bread and muffins, and he loved his work but it wasn’t enough.

G D C

He longed to offer up his heart, to not just any tart

Am D Em

But one of substance and of virtue, but suitable candidates were oh so few.

[Chorus]

Em D

Nigel Blackwell pray please to tell

How could your parents risk it?

Baker’s son born of a bun

(NC) Em

Half a man, half a biscuit.

[Verse 2]

Em G D C

Gently took her from the oven, the sweet scents sent off waves of loving

Am D Em

His eyes beheld her flaky crust, he thought “I mustn’t. But I must”.

G D C

Alas Nigel’s dad could not resist her, he held her close and then he kissed her

Am D Em

(NC)

Before another word was uttered, his momma’s buns were buttered.

[Chorus]

Em D

Oh, Nigel Blackwell pray please to tell

How could your parents risk it?

Baker’s son born of a bun

(NC) Em

Half a man, half a biscuit.

[Verse 3]

Em G D C

And so please mark this poignant tale, next time you see baked goods for sale

Am D Em

Which proves true love defies convention; leads to couplings we can’t mention.

G D C

So it comes as no surprise, maybe baker’s dough did rise

Am D Em

(NC)

Though some men scoff to ride and scorn, from such forbidden love……. Nigel was born.

[Chorus]

Em D

Nigel Blackwell pray please to tell

How could your parents risk it?

Baker’s son born of a bun

Half a man, half a man

Em Em

Half a man, half a biscuit.

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