(sung by the vicar)Some people say that life is a game, well if this is soI'd like to know the rules on which this game of life is basedI know of no game more fitting than the age old game of cricketIt has honour, it has character and it's britishNow God laid down the rules of life when he wrote those ten commandmentsAnd to cricket those ten same rules shall applyShow compassion and self-righteousness and be honest above allAnd come to god's call with bat and ballNow the devil has a player and he's called the demon bowler,He's shrewd, he's rude and he's wickedHe is sent by sinful satan and he's out to take your wicketAnd you know that that's not cricketHe'll baffle you with googlies with leg breaks and offspinBut keep a level head and don't let that demon inSo keep a straight bat at all times, let the Bible be your guideAnd you'll get by, yes you'll get byAll through your life he'll try to bowl you outBeware the demon bowlerHe's crafty and deceitful and he'll try to lbw,And bowl a maiden overThe devil takes the weak in spirit and so we must always be courageousAnd remember that God is on your sideSo keep old satan in your sights and play the straight and narrow lineAnd you'll get by, yes you'll get by