[Verse 1]

The letting agent promised there were no ghosts in this house

But it smells of smoke and tar and grilled sausage and wet boots

So the dogs were going mad last night

[Verse 2]

I will perceive the smoke, the sulphur and the filth, the rotting things

I will hear the wailing, shrieking, all the blasphemies and cries

But look on the bright side

Think of all the art that's sure to be inspired by this dread

[Chorus 1]

You know, there's never been a good band from London

There's never been a good band from London

There's never been a good band from London

There's never been a good band from London

[Verse 3]

The letting agent promised there were no ghosts in this house

He said that not one previous tenant had complained of feeling dread

In fact, he didn't even know the meaning of the word

But the rent was 17% below the market rate

The letting agent promised there were no ghosts in this house

He said that not one previous occupant had ever ended up being dead

And just look on the bright side

Think of all the art that's sure to be inspired by this dread

[Chorus 2]

You know, there's never been a good band from London

And there's never been a good band below the age of 25

There's never been a good band from Leeds

In fact, there's never been a good band that's ever been alive

You know, there's never been a good band from London

And there's never been a good band below the age of 25

There's never been a good band from Leeds

In fact, there's never been a good band that's ever been alive

[Outro]

There's never been a good band, there's never been a good band

There's never been a good band, there's never been a good band

There's never been a good band, there's never been a good band

There's never been a good band, there's never been a good band

Dread

Dread

Dread

Dread, dread

Dread