My Ma, who was full of much wisdom
Once sat me right down on her knee
She told me it's good to be normal
And that sensible's what I should be
Though many a year may have passed now
I've found I've ignored her advice
Because all my experience tells me
It's best being naughty but nice!
For being a little mischievous
And causing a bit of a din
Is something that brings much excitement
When done with a wink and a grin
I like to flick gravy at dinner
Or speak when my mouth's full of tea
I often make faces at bounders
And sneak lots of apples from trees
Sometimes I shout out in the morning
And scare off the birds in the sky
And maybe I'll splash in some puddles
Where other stay home in the dry
Just make sure the folk all around you
Can join in the laughs all the while
For naughty should never be nasty
It's fun to make everyone smile
You mustn't get older and wiser
Just older and sillier still
Inside we are all a bit naughty
What else ever brings such a thrill?
And whilst I still have your attention
It's worth me repeating this twice
Life is too short to be normal
So it's best being naughty but nice!
