| 1. Elvis Costello - International Echo |
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(Costello, Toussaint) The streets were deserted and the house was dark Down in the basement there was the faintest spark Three boys hoping to make...
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| 2. Elvis Costello - Poor Fractured Atlas |
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He's out in the woods with his squirrel gun To try to recapture his anger He's screaming some words at the top of his lungs Until he begins to...
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| 3. Elvis Costello - On Your Way Down |
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(Toussaint) Sunrise Sunset Since the beginning it hasn't changed yet People fly high begin to lose sight You can't see very clearly when you're in...
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| 4. Elvis Costello - Broken Promise Land |
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(Costello, Toussaint) There's a place Where words mean nothing or much less Such a disgrace We got to get out of this mess Coming in under the...
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| 5. Elvis Costello - Alison |
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Oh it's so funny to be seeing you after so long, girl. And with the way you look I understand that you are not impressed. But I heard you let that...
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| 6. Elvis Costello - Freedom For The Stallion |
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(Toussaint) Freedom for the stallion Freedom for the mare and her colt Freedom for the baby child Who has not grown old enough to vote. Lord, have...
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| 7. Elvis Costello - The Only Flame In Town |
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I know a girl got my mind in a mess I never heard her say goodnight and God bless She's not the only flame in town And when we're alone we never...
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| 8. Elvis Costello - The Sharpest Thorn |
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(Costello, Toussaint) I wore my finest suit of clothes The sharpest thorn defending the rose Hot as a pistol Keen as a blade The sharpest thorn upon...
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| 9. Elvis Costello - Let Them All Talk |
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Hear what I say See what I do Believe me now I'm all over you All over you I know a place A CERTAIN VERY TENDER SPOT TO HAVE AND TO HOLD TO...
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| 10. Elvis Costello - Nearer To You |
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(Toussaint) I may do things you don't understand But remember I'm only doing the best I can Every little thing I do I'm trying to get closer to you ...
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| 11. Elvis Costello - The River In Reverse |
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(Costello) How long does a promise last? How long can a lie be told? What would I take in exchange for my soul? Would I notice when it was sold? ...
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| 12. Elvis Costello - Ascension Day |
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(Bird, Costello, Toussaint) Not a soul was stirring Not a bird was singing, at least not within my hearing I was five minutes past caring Standing...
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| 13. Elvis Costello - I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down |
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Date: Wed, 03 Mar 93 16:11:59 LCL From: PA113718%UTKVM1.BITNET@mitvma.mit.edu Subject: Definitive(?) Can't Stand Up The reason I'm so certain...
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| 14. Elvis Costello - All These Things |
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(Toussaint) The touch of your lips next to mine Gets me excited makes me feel fine The touch of your hand Your sweet hello The fire inside you When...
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| 15. Elvis Costello - Tears, Tears And More Tears |
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(Toussaint) Wake up early in the morning I got you on my mind Even a simple phone call would suit me just fine Tears, tears and more tears I can't...
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| 16. Elvis Costello - Back On My Feet |
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(mccartney/macmanus) How many days does the wet weather lack? I wanna go where the clouds when they roll back Reveal a man in an old mack Living on...
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| 17. Elvis Costello - Just About Glad |
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I'm just about glad that I knew you once And it was more than just a passing acquaintance I'm just about glad that it was a memory That doesn't...
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| 18. Elvis Costello - Ghost Train |
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Maureen and Stan were looking for a job They got songs for every occasion And a little limelight robbery No one will employ them There's nothing...
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| 19. Elvis Costello - You Bowed Down |
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I expect you're entitled to know why I'm making contact With acquaintances scattered all over the land I'd promise you now and again that I'd...
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| 20. Elvis Costello - Soul For Hire |
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Hang my head and shut my eyes What kind of justice is this? Fool I was, I thought that you fought fire with fire Got to be more than just a soul...
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