Tell them I said something

One of the neatest, most concise lyrics I've written and one of Martin's sweetest and simplest tunes - I love this one.

The title, of course, comes from Pancho Villa's famous last words: "Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."



Tell them I said something

And if you find me, small and yellow
On a pillow
On some hospital ward that can’t afford
A working nursing staff
Tell them I had the last laugh

And tell them I said something

And if you ask me, semi-conscious
In a taxi
In sotto voice but sort of blotto
And maudlin in my cups
For heaven’s sake make something up

And tell them I said something