I Was a Boy Scott

I was a boy scout in St. Mary's troop



I had my own patrol



I had a necktie and a monkey suit



'Til I heard rock and roll.







And I was going into something that was feelin' good



It was something I could understand



I was going into something, it was feeling free



I was singing like a reborn man.







I was a Knight of St. Columba's



I used to lie a lot



I had a Bible and a rosary



And one day I forgot.







And I was going into something that was feelin' good



It was something I could understand



I was going into something, it was feeling free



I was singing like a reborn man.







I sold the shoes, I had a great career



Down at the Main Street store



'Til I decided I should disappear



'Til I walked out the door.







And I was going into something that was feelin' good



It was something I could understand



I was going into something, it was feeling free



I was singing like a reborn man (yeah).







I was a boy scout in St. Mary's troop



I had my own patrol



I had a necktie and a monkey suit



'Til I heard rock and roll.







And I was going into something that was feelin' good



It was something I could understand



I was going into something, it was feeling free



I was singing like a reborn man.



I was going into something, it was feeling free



I was singing like a reborn man (yeah).







I was a boy scout



I had my own patrol.















Drums: Liam Genockey



Bass Guitar: Mo Foster



Slide Guitar: Bryn Haworth



Piano: Billy Livsey



Organ: Pete Wingfield



Congas: Frank Ricotti



Acoustic Guitar: Gerry Rafferty



Brass Arrangment: Chris Mercer



Vocals: Gerry Rafferty