I never had much sense for either music or good jokes, Where does a boy like me fit better than in radio, So I began to host the local morning show.
The other day when I was bored I started welding steel, The city council was impressed and fell down to their knees, And built an exhibition hall for me.
Chorus: Don’t you know that I won’t go to look for fame and fortune, As long as there are people here who cheer and clap their hands – everybody – I say: “My dear friend - Guess what I am?” Local Hero Global Zero!
If you ain’t got no self-esteem, you’re shy and overweight, I’ll teach you any drum you like, as long as I get paid, So join the marching elephant parade.
On christmas eve my parents tell me: Honey please don’t sing, Whenever I try to play guitar I break at least one string, But who needs talent if you’ve got the swing.
Chorus: Don’t you know that I won’t go to look for fame and fortune, As long as there are people here who cheer and clap their hands – everybody – I say: “My dear friend - Guess what I am?” Local Hero Global Zero!