big boxes on the hillside

you can get anything you like

at the big box on the hill

wood and plants and plumbing

a saw or electric drill

you can get anything you like

at the big box on the hill

they employ your neighbours' children

it's they who tap the till

you can get anything you like

at the big box on the hill

they support your local tradesmen

imparting building skill

you can get anything you like

at the big box on the hill

they advertise in the local rag

and promptly pay their bill

you can get anything you like

at the big box on the hill

you can eat their sausages

till you've had your fill

you can get anything you like

at the big box on the hill

you can even find a car park

the fees and fines are nil

you can get anything you like

at the big box on the hill

who will serve up coffee

the big box surely will

you can get anything you like

at the big box on the hill

and you can build in unison

your little boxes on the hill

but some things that you can't get

at the big box on the hill

are disappearing from main street too

competition, diversity, family business and goodwill

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