The day I put a match to No. 3\\
I made those fucking grown-ups notice me\\
I didn't think a tiny fire would grow that big\\
I didn't know the smoke and fumes would make me sick\\

Beautiful flames, sulphur and heat\\
Carefully fanned\\
Fire-engine siren\\
Fire tender red\\

I knew they kept some petrol in the shed\\
I threw her precious photos on the bed\\
I found a box of matches in a drawer\\
And I wedged his favourite chair against the door\\

Beautiful flames, sulphur and heat\\
Carefully fanned\\
Fire-engine siren\\
Fire tender red\\

I failed to reach the phone in time\\
In time to dial 999\\
I woke up in a hospital\\
Bandage on my head\\
Mum and Dad are dead\\
Fire tender red\\

Trivia : This Song Features in Les's Musical\\