Best Of British
Composer(s): Ian McLagan
Performer(s): Ian "Mac" McLagan & the Bump Band



I wish you the best of British
Though we’re miles apart

I wish you the best of British

In the chill of September when the leaves all fall to the ground
Say hello to London town for me
And in the rush hour evenings when the rain comes pouring down
Just for a moment it’s where I want to be

I wish you the best of British

And in the cold of winter when the snow lays thick on the ground
Say hello to London town for me
And when the springtime sunshine finally breaks through the clouds
Just for a moment it’s where I’d rather be

Remember you told me – you were walkin' in the street
You saw an old friend of mine – he was draggin' his feet
Well I saw him on the box last night – tellin' it true
I just want to ask you how you’re doin'?

I wish you the best of British though we’re miles apart
I wish you the best of British from the bottom of my heart
I wish you the best of British cause that’s what you are

I wish you the best of British

In the stupor of summer when the pretty girls are lookin so brown
Say hello to London town for me
When the pubs are jam-packed and the pints keep coming around
Just for a moment there’s nowhere else to be

Did you ever see Billy again – walkin' in the street
And just like I asked you – did you tell him hello from me
It’s been such a long time – but I hope it’s soon
I just want to ask you how you’re doin?

I wish you the best of British though we’re miles apart
I wish you the best of British from the bottom of my heart
I wish you the best of British cause that’s what you are

I wish you the best of British