[Verse 1]
There are many things that I would be proud of
If I'd only invented them such as the wheel
The washing machine and the tumble dryer
On these inventions surely I could retire

[Chorus]
I want to retire
No longer required
I want to get by without the man on my back
A tear in my eye
With a heart full of pride
I must go out on a high
And tell nobody why

[Verse 2]
There are many things that I know I could do
If I'd only have wanted to, such as create
The perfect home that everyone would admire
On this creation surely I could retire

[Chorus]
I want to retire
No longer required
I want to get by without the man on my back
A tear in my eye
With a heart full of pride
I must go out on a high
And not to answer to why
[Chorus]
I want to retire
Inform the suppliers
I'll leave the party in style
And not to be carried out
Without a cloud in the sky
I got my fingers in pies
A golden watch on my side
Will measure my free time

[Verse 3]
Now my place in history is surely assured
I'll be remembered here forever more
Brand new product in place and a potential buyer
Upon this next transaction surely I could retire

[Chorus]
I want to retire
No longer required
I want to get by without the man on my back
A tear in my eye
With a heart full of pride
I must go out on a high
And not to answer to why

[Chorus]
I want to retire
Inform the suppliers
I'll leave the party in style
And not to be carried out
Without a cloud in the sky
I got my fingers in pies
A golden watch on my side
Will measure my free time