Jacko Wiseman died in the garden

he'd be the first to own up

never take on something you can't finish,

that took him by surprise.

Apart from that he was a capable man,

more than ready with his fists

and anything that came to hand.

 

He knew the Krays and the Richardsons too

did bits of business, never went inside,

would always buy you a drink in the Albion,

forever showing you his Buick,

column change, bench seats,

girls used to slide around in the back,

typical Jack. 

 

Everyone was there at the wake,

Rita made a going away cake,

he'd have liked that would Jacko.

The hearse and horses looked great,

good name for a boozer said Rita

never seen her looking sweeter.

 

No doubt she'll carry on where Jacko left off

always was good for a ride,

no disrespect,

but she still has her pride.