Wrap It Up, Effie
Style: Barbershop

[Verse 1]
Sand blows across the greaseproof sheet
wrapped round the cake we couldn't eat
we saved a wedge for you alone
because you make this house a home

[Pre-chorus]
We lit the candle in the wind
cupped hands around it, let it in
and everyone here starts to grin

[Chorus]
Effie, hold the sponge up high
we baked it clumsy, don't ask why
you laugh and somehow it tastes sweet
that's the gift, you, here, complete

[Verse 2]
The paper crinkles, catches light
you peel it back and eyes go bright
we watch you more than watch the cake
that's the trade we're glad to make

[Pre-chorus]
We lit the candle in the wind
cupped hands around it, let it in
and everyone here starts to grin

[Chorus]
Effie, hold the sponge up high
we baked it clumsy, don't ask why
you laugh and somehow it tastes sweet
that's the gift, you, here, complete

[Bridge]
Another year of you comes round
the best thing this town has found
so blow it out, make it count
you're worth this whole amount

[Chorus]
Effie, hold the sponge up high
we baked it clumsy, don't ask why
you laugh and somehow it tastes sweet
that's the gift, you, here, complete

[Outro]
Let the wrapper blow away
you're the sweetness that will stay

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