Lyrics

Six from the left and two down, back in the study won't you Push on the wooden panel to find the space behind Reveal the secret lever that opens up the floor In the forbidden bedroom, back of the walnut wardrobe Press top right in the corner, squeeze in the space behind Swing back the board that opens into a hidden door Iron staples in the rock face, some are rusty watch your step Hold the torch between your teeth to keep your hands free As we descend into the darkness Where will this secret passage lead us? (the adventure has begun) Into the ruined light-house or down the wreckers' way? (time for subterranean fun) Where will this secret passage lead us? (where will it take us to?) While there's a story to be told, wait for adventure to unfold Adventure will unfold Back at the Dolphin Hotel, climbing the creaking stairway Right up into the attic, inside our secret room Who has the rusty key that unlocks the secret door? Found a box of ageing papers, some are letters some are maps Will we find the hidden clue that opens up the casement? We descend into the darkness Where will this secret passage lead us? (the adventure's underway) To an old castle on an island unexplored? (time for subterranean play) Where will this secret passage lead us? (where will it take us now?) There's still a story to be told, and the adventure will unfold Adventure will unfold Free wheeling down the hillside, knapsacks on our backs (the dog can barely keep up) No adult supervision for several weeks on end (we'll stop for choc-ices soon) Watching birds and trailing strangers, we're lost in the catacombs Crack another ginger beer, organise a rescue and be True to each other, whatever happens always… It's the end of the adventure, escaped the crooks and foiled their plot Sandwiches and hard-boiled eggs, until this time next year when we descend into the darkness Where did the secret passage lead us? (the adventure is all done) Up to the lonely farmhouse and down to smuggler's cove (no more subterranean fun) Where did the secret passage lead us? (where did it lead us to?) And now the story has been told and the adventure has unfolded right before your eyes I hope the ending came as a surprise Was it a surprise?