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For our Left-Handers Day celebrations a few years ago, singer/songwriter and long standing Club member Ian Radburn offered to compose a light-hearted song, which he could perform at our live events.
The result, in the style of a folk song, was absolutely brilliant and had us all singing along with the chorus. It has often been broadcast on TV and radio shows. We are delighted to bring his song to you, and also put the amusing and poignant lyrics down for posterity. Our sincere thanks to Ian, and we hope you enjoy it.
Click this link to hear the song (opens in new window)
And this one for the instrumental version for sing-alongs
Now here's the story of my life I've had fun but lots of strife, For I was born left-handed, but I'm proud To be one of the elite, right-handers we can beat We're the 10% that stand out from the crowd!
But as a little lad, oh the problems that I had Winding clockwork toys was just a mystery Tying laces was a pain, couldn't get it in my brain Everything was back-to-front it seemed to me
Chorus We're the Cack-Handed Kings, we're the LEFTIES You right-handers just haven't got a clue 'Cos if you'd been through what we've been through Then maybe you would feel superior too! At 5 I started school where I was treated like a fool Being left-handed I stood out from the pack And learning how to write was not a struggle - more a fight For I had my left hand tied behind my back "Now get it in your head" the sympathetic teacher said "You use the right and not the Devil's side" Those supposed men of vision caused me pain and such derision Is it any wonder often times I cried? We're the Gibble Fisted Friends, we're the LEFTIES (repeat chorus)
Time then came when my voice dropped And my face was one big spot But I was glad to see my teenage years arrive, Because I use my left, I was different from the rest And the girls saw me as something of a prize!
I learned some handy tricks in the back row of the flicks It used to drive my girlfriends all berserk For their eyes would keep apace of my right hand - just in case And they never saw my left one go to work!
We're the Southpawed Princes, we're the LEFTIES (repeat chorus)
Well I'm married now, worst luck But my wife has given up Asking me to help with chores like peeling spuds, Or trying to cut the bread, I'll get a 4 x 2" wedge Lose three fingertips and half a pint of blood
I would love to be a dad, but we've hit a little snag If you can help please tell us what to do The problem simply said, is that I'm a left-hand thread But my wife you see, now she's a right-hand .....OH, YES WE'RE THE
Scrummy-Handed Heroes, we're the LEFTIES (repeat chorus)
Now we reach today, where you stand and watch me play And yes, I play right-handed it is true For the very simple fact is that I've had to adapt Something all we southpaws have to try and do We have trouble tying ties, writing cheques out, using knives and scissors made for use in your right hand And when it comes to sport once again we are left short In hockey and in polo we are banned
We're the Cuddy Wifter Winners, we're the LEFTIES (repeat chorus)
Now I've finished off my song and as you move along Please bear in mind the things I've had to say And please show some respect for your friends who use the left Thanks for listening to me this Left-Handers Day.
Copyright: Ian Radburn, 2004
