Save us from the ball and chain, Save us from the ball and chain,
Save us from the ball and chain, oh yeah, The diggers and the
tower cranes, The diggers and the tower cranes. Don't want
demolition, Don't want your compensation, It's not
just bricks and mortar, We are lambs to slaughter. Save us from
the ball and chain, Save us from the ball and chain, Save us
from the ball and chain, oh yeah, The diggers and the tower
cranes, The diggers and the tower cranes. Must we live in fear,
From those who shed no tears? Our one and only shelter, Your
games, your helter skelter. Motorways and office blocks,
They're standing on the spot Where stood a home, Crushing
on the memories of people, Who have since turned to stone. (Ahh)
They've turned to stone, (Ahh) They've turned to stone.
Save us from the ball and chain, Save us from the ball and chain,
Save us from the ball and chain, oh yeah, The diggers and the
tower cranes, The diggers and the tower cranes.