Sussex
It’s good to live in Sussex, good old Sussex by the sea
this beautiful county means such a lot to me.
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| Eastbourne Prom taken by Shirley Mccall |
this beautiful county means such a lot to me.
The scenic views, the hills, the downs,
mean more to me than jewelled crowns.
mean more to me than jewelled crowns.
Our seaside towns are visited yearly,
by folk who love the county dearly.
by folk who love the county dearly.
Summer and winter, they come to stay,
be it a fortnight, a week or even a day.
be it a fortnight, a week or even a day.
They come for the beaches, they come for the sands.
They come to the promenade and hope to hear the bands.
They come to the promenade and hope to hear the bands.
I don't think I'm biased and really not forlorn,
because my adopted home is the town of Eastbourne.
because my adopted home is the town of Eastbourne.
The hamlets nearby we try and advertise,
some are simply an artist's paradise.
some are simply an artist's paradise.
They are quaint and old with beauty galore,
and folk go away with memories to store.
and folk go away with memories to store.
A well-known beauty spot near my homestead
are the cliffs and downs of Beachy Head.
are the cliffs and downs of Beachy Head.
The views from the top on a very clear day
are so picturesque one can see Pevensey Bay.
are so picturesque one can see Pevensey Bay.
For visitors all enjoy our great sights,
from sea level or up on the heights.
from sea level or up on the heights.
Yes Sussex is truly a county to treasure,
it gives just everyone so much pleasure.
it gives just everyone so much pleasure.

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