Builder, there's no need to be down
I said, builder
Make your profits in town
I said, builder
"Cause you're not on home ground
There's no need to lack good money

Builder, there are homes you can go
I said, builder
Where some people are sloths
You can paint there
And they'll give you a cheque
Many pounds they will pay to you

Cause they are all thinking
Why DIY?
If I've got cash to burn
Why DIY?
They have all sorts of work
That you builders enjoy
You can hang on the ceiling joists

It's fun to get into
Why DIY?
It pays good money too
Why DIY?
You can get a paint chart
Emulsion the roof arch
Pick whatever colour you feel

Builder, are you listening to me?
I said, builder
Get your paintbrushes clean
I said, builder
You can create their dreams
"Cause you know of one sure thing here

Sometimes you can work by yourself
You can knock up an ornamental shelf
Go shopping there at the B&Q shop
I'm sure they sell plywood today

It's fun to get into
Why DIY?
It pays good money too
Why DIY?
They have every tool
That you builders employ
Some for hanging on ceiling joists

It's fun to get into
Why DIY?
It pays good money too
Why DIY?
Every colour of paint
Mix it up while you wait
You can get a good blue turquoise

Builder, wish I was in your shoes
I wish I had all the money you do
Yet you keep on working so hard all hours
Soon you will be a millionaire

I think I will go to night school today
Now I know what kind of job really pays
I like colour
I like wallpaper too
Do I want the salmon or blue?

It's fun to get into
Why DIY?
It pays good money too
Why DIY?
They have every tool
That you builders employ
Some for hanging on ceiling joists

Why DIY?
I'm going to earn a mint
Why DIY?
Builder, builder, I suppose you are down
Now that I am competition in town

Why DIY?
I think I really want to
Why DIY?

Builder, builder, I suppose you are down
Now that I am competition in town