[Intro — short, bright] Ni-Ni-ni-ni-ni, friends of Nigel… nije, nije, nije, nije, nije friends with Nigel… [Verse 1] Born in Yorkshire ’63, Brothers John and Simon in the family. Chess on rainy nights, Cricket in the summer light— Young Nigel always thinking differently. [Pre-Chorus] Off to Newcastle Poly, Maths books mixed with glorious folly. Bullwhippers in the bar, Parties stretching far— A legend in the making, definately. [Chorus] ’Cause everyone makes a friend of Nigel, Everyone makes a friend of him. Clever, witty, and bright, Turns the darkest day delightful— That’s why everyone makes a friend of Nigel. [Verse 2] Blankety Blank on the TV screen, Les Dawson grinning at the scene. Rosies bar was loud, The Toon a roaring crowd— Nigel shining on the small-town dream. [Pre-Chorus 2] Edinburgh changed his life, Scottish Widows introduced his wife. Janice by his side, Three children in their stride— Ben, Matt, Hannah growing up just right. [Chorus] ’Cause everyone makes a friend of Nigel, Everyone likes to befriend him. Wherever Nigel goes, Every friendship grows insightful— That’s why everyone makes a friend of Nigel. [Bridge — short, rhythmic] Cycling down the Langford lanes, Hitchin Nomads in his veins. Winters spent in France with ease, Sydney Christmas in the summer breeze. [Final Chorus — bigger harmonies] ’Cause everyone makes a friend of Nigel, A popular comedian they just love him. If the world feels strange or wild, He will make the moment bright— That’s why everyone makes A friend of Nigel… [Outro — brief] Ni-Ni-ni-ni-ni, friends of Nigel… nije, nije, nije, nije, nije friends with Nigel…
