Lyrics:

Before Christmas anyway

Take a letter, Miss Jones
Quote:
'I regret to inform you
That owing to circumstances quite beyond our control
It's a premature retirement
For those surplus to requirements
I'm afraid it's a sign of the times'
Miss Jones

An unfortunate sign of the times

Take a letter, Miss Jones:
'Due to the world situation
Shrinking pound, the global slump'

And the price of oil!

'I'm afraid we must fire you
We no longer require you
Just another sign of the times'
Miss Jones

A most miserable sign of the times

Take a letter, Miss Jones:
'My dear Miss Jones
We'd like to thank you
Many years of splendid service
Etcetera... blah blah blah
You've been a perfect poppet'
Yes, that's right, Miss Jones
You've got it
It's just another sign of the times
Miss Jones
Just another sign of the times

Dry your eyes, Miss Jones
It's not as bad as it seems
You get used to being idle
In a year or two
Unemployment's such a pleasure
These days we call it leisure
It's just another sign of the times
Miss Jones
It's just another sign of the times

There's a young man on the street
Miss Jones
He's walking 'round in circles
He's old before his time
But still too young to know
Don't look at him
Don't cry though
This living on the giro
Is only a sign of the times

Just another sign of the times

Miss Jones
It's just another sign of the times

Just another sign of the times

Miss Jones
It's just another sign of the times

Just another sign of the times

Miss Jones
It's just another sign of the times
Miss Jones
It's just another sign of the times