| Eurovision Song Contest 1972 | |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| National selection | |
| Selection process | A Song For Europe |
| Selection date(s) | 12 February 1972 |
| Selected entrant | The New Seekers |
| Selected song | "Beg, Steal or Borrow" |
| Finals performance | |
| Final result | 2nd, 114 points |
The United Kingdom held a national preselection to choose the song that would go to the Eurovision Song Contest 1972. It was held on February 12, 1972 and presented by Cliff Richard.
| Artist | Song | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Seekers | Out on the Edge of Beyond | 3 | 14,645 |
| The New Seekers | Sing Out | 5 | 7,412 |
| The New Seekers | Why can't we all get together | 4 | 11,337 |
| The New Seekers | One by One | 2 | 27,314 |
| The New Seekers | Beg, Steal or Borrow | 1 | 62,584 |
| The New Seekers | Songs of Praise | 6 | 3,842 |
| The table is ordered by appearance. | |||
"Beg, Steal or Borrow" won the national and went on to come 2nd in the contest.
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