[Verse 1] Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book? It took me years to write, will you take a look? It's based on a novel by a man named Lear And I need a job So I want to be a paperback writer Paperback writer!
[Verse 2] It's a dirty story of a dirty man And his clinging wife doesn't understand His son is working for the Daily Mail It's a steady job But he wants to be a paperback writer Paperback writer Paperback writer, paperback writer
[Verse 3] It's a thousand pages, give or take a few I'll be writing more in a week or two I could make it longer if you like the style I can change it 'round And I want to be a paperback writer Paperback writer
[Verse 4] If you really like it you can have the rights It could make a million for you overnight If you must return it you can send it here But I need a break And I want to be a paperback writer Paperback writer