Warm & Toasty

This song was written for The Warm & Toasty Club & inspired by Memory Afternoons at Enoch House, Colchester, Essex. Words & Music: Marina Florance & Jules Allen https://www.marinaflorance.com/ Credits: LVs, BVs, Cajon, Guitar, Keys - Marina Florance BVs & Whistling - Gary Florance Bass, Violin, BVs - Mark Jolley Featuring the voices of residents of Enoch House Colchester Lyrics: Chorus We've all got a tale to tell Times were not always so well But putting it all aside We made it through by and by Verse 1 It’s warm and toasty in here Share our laughter, sometimes tears You'll be welcomed with a cup of tea And a biscuit, maybe two or three Verse 2 Wrapped in a little white cloth Cooking for hours in the old iron pot There’s a jam roly poly for tea Enough for you & dad & grandma & me Break What did we like the most a fish paste sandwich or peas on toast And nothing could come close To bubble and squeak the day after our Sunday roast Chorus We've all got a tale to tell Times were not always so well But putting it all aside We made it through by and by Verse 3 The treat of the day from Mum A whole penny to buy a bun Dad was a warden for the ARP In his shadow & old tin hat Dennis would be Verse 4 Porridge on the menu for Jan the Nan Porridge again, again & again But what were you gonna do With a family of twenty-two Verse 5 Waiting for Sunday tea Freddie the Shrimp man, what will it be Herrings, winkles and whelks From his barrow of the sea Chorus We've all got a tale to tell Times were not always so well But putting it all aside We made it through by and by Instrumental… La La La Laaala Repeat Verse 1 It’s warm and toasty in here Share our laughter, sometimes tears You'll be welcomed with a cup of tea And a biscuit, maybe two… Maybe two or three