Canvey Island Girl

Well I found her on the beach in Canvey Island
She had flowers on her chest and in her hair
We jumped over the fence into the fairground
And tried to win some prizes there

On the fishing game I couldn't make the pickup
On the coconuts I was a little too shy
We had a little storm inside a teacup
And I never had the chance to say goodbye

Oh Canvey Island girl
I hate to waste a good view
Oh Canvey Island girl
Of the fireworks above you
Oh Canvey Island girl
I think I love you

I was looking for a little amusement
Somebody with whom to pass the time
Her presence was a definite improvement
On this cynical demeanour of mine

Well I asked her for her hand in marriage
Maybe it was a little too soon
At midnight we departed in a Hackney carriage
By the light of the estuary moon

Oh Canvey Island girl
I hate to waste a good view
Oh Canvey Island girl
Of the fireworks above you
Oh Canvey Island girl
I think I love you

She said Canvey Island makes me feel good
Seaside glamour makes me feel good
Wilko Johnson makes me feel good yeah

Oh Canvey Island girl
I hate to waste a good view
Oh Canvey Island girl
Of the fireworks above you
Oh Canvey Island girl
I think I love you