The Lady in the Van
Of Alan Bennett
I've always been a fan
So I went along to see
The Lady in the Van
To see Dame Maggie Smith
I couldn't wait
Her portrayal of Miss Shepherd
Was simply great
Fifteen long years
On Alan Bennett's drive
Summers and Winters
I'm surprised she survived
Going into his house
To use the loo
She was filthy, delightful
My love for her grew
How marvellous of Alan
To let the battered van stay
All that bright yellow paint
On his driveway
Alan was there
When she needed a friend to care
She didn't choose that life
It was chosen for her
Because of Miss Shepherd
And Alan’s talent to write
We have this fantastic film
That may not have seen the light.
Of Alan Bennett
I've always been a fan
So I went along to see
The Lady in the Van
To see Dame Maggie Smith
I couldn't wait
Her portrayal of Miss Shepherd
Was simply great
Fifteen long years
On Alan Bennett's drive
Summers and Winters
I'm surprised she survived
Going into his house
To use the loo
She was filthy, delightful
My love for her grew
How marvellous of Alan
To let the battered van stay
All that bright yellow paint
On his driveway
Alan was there
When she needed a friend to care
She didn't choose that life
It was chosen for her
Because of Miss Shepherd
And Alan’s talent to write
We have this fantastic film
That may not have seen the light.