Noo Ah shop doon on Gatesheid toon but live up in Winlaton
An’ when it comes t’ gannin’ yame why there’s nee hestitatin’
What gans through Swalwell, Dunston and a few mair scenic places
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Oh me lads we’re on the Blaydon Racers
South of the Tyne - the 49 – taks yer lots o’ places
There’s dowters, mams an’ folding prams and bairns wi’ bonnie faces
Aal the dads shout, “Howay the lads” – we’re on the Blaydon Racers
Now some might buy a cheap return, a buzz fare or a key
And some might even ride for nowt if they as aad as me
The youngun’s buy a get around and others buy a saver
An’ dogs ‘ill chew a ticket through - becos they love the flavour
Now mind yer get the number reet when yer get on the bus
For them that cannit count or spell are sure t’ mak a fuss
The buses hev an “A,B,C” – that’s efter 49
But Ah live at the terminus so ivv’ry one is fine
In Darrass Haal – Ah’ll tell jez aal – the folks is lah-de-dah
They wear fur coats – eat Quakers oats and drive a Jaguar
Yer’ll hear them cry – “Ah love Dubai” – an’ aal that kinda patter
Ah waddent hev them on Wor bus – they’re full o’ wind ‘n’ waater
So if yer doon in Gateshead toon – mek sure yer try the bus
Just pay yer fare an’ soon Ah’ll swear - yer’ll feel like one of us
If yer’ve a seat by Bolam Street – now louse yer belt & braces
Enjoy the craic at front or back onboard the Blaydon Races
