Look at him running, there's so far to go He's very short of breath And he'd said don't be late Just don't be late With his parcel tucked tight under his arm He's sure he's passed half way And he'd said don't be late Just don't be late I wasn't sure if I'd hear you I'm glad you're still alright I've done all that you told me I'm sure that they will wait They don't know, they don't know They don't know how far we've had to go No, soon we'll see them, then you'll know That I have not delayed, he said Hurry and don't be late You'd better hurry, you might be late Just hurry and don't be late You'd better hurry, you may be late It's not too far now And I can only wish you luck, friend I can see them waiting A few more steps and you'll be there, he said Hurry and don't be late You'd better hurry, you might be late Just hurry and don't be late You'd better hurry, you may be late Just hurry and don't be late You'd better hurry you may be late