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You can fool the landlord, so you don't pay the rent
You can fool the world and become the president
You can fool all the people some the time
You can make a million dollars and cry, "I don't have a lousy dime"

But you can't fool the blues
No, you can't fool the blues, yeah
When you're makin' all the rules, it's so hard to lose
But you can't fool the blues, oh no

You can fool the Romans into lending you an ear
Write a story in the papers believin' every smear
You can fool the rich by drivin' in a wreck
You can get up someone's nose, every time you bounce a cheque

But you can't fool the blues
No, you can't fool the blues, yeah
You can't fool the blues, it just laughs at each lie
You can't fool the blues, oh no

You can fool your brother into lending you his car
Rub up the waitress for some cocktails at the bar
You can talk some bimbo into takin' you home
You can fool the wife into thinkin' you're alone

But you can't fool the blues
Yeah, you can't fool the blues, yeah
Well, that blues chews you up and spits you right out
You can't fool the blues, oh no

You can fool the landlord, so you don't pay the rent
You can fool the world and become the president
You can fool all the people some the time
You can make a million dollars and cry, "I don't have a lousy dime"

But you can't fool the blues
No, you can't fool the blues, yeah
When you're makin' all the rules, it's so hard to lose
But you can't fool the blues, oh no

You can fool the Romans into lending you an ear
Write a story in the papers believin' every smear
You can fool the rich by drivin' in a wreck
You can get up someone's nose, every time you bounce a cheque

But you can't fool the blues
No, you can't fool the blues, yeah
You can't fool the blues, it just laughs at each lie
You can't fool the blues, oh no

You can fool your brother into lending you his car
Rub up the waitress for some cocktails at the bar
You can talk some bimbo into takin' you home
You can fool the wife into thinkin' you're alone

But you can't fool the blues
Yeah, you can't fool the blues, yeah
Well, that blues chews you up and spits you right out
You can't fool the blues, oh no

In my home of sand
Outside the city of gold
Well, the wind's so burning hot
But my heart remains so cold
I need to buy myself some answers
But the truth's already been sold

Well, I know how to use a razor
Carve my initials in the light
Yes, I know how to use a razor
Carve my initials in the light
Sometimes in the depth of the dark, baby
I can make everything all right

In my home of sand
Outside the city of gold
Well, the wind's so burning hot
But my heart remains so cold, yes it does
The shelter in your eyes
I dream about it when I die, thirst for it when I cry

In my home of sand
Outside the city of gold
Well, the wind's so burning hot
But my heart remains so cold
The shelter in your eyes
I dream about it when I die, thirst for it when I cry, when I cry

My meal of salt
Upon that table of stone
My meal of salt
Upon that table of stone
Your feat's so sweet
While I thirst here all alone

In my home of sand
Outside the city of gold
Well, the wind's so burning hot
But my heart remains so cold, yes it does
I need to buy myself some aspirin
But the truth's already been sold

In my home of sand
Outside the city of gold
Well, the wind's so burning hot
But my heart remains so cold
I need to buy myself some answers
But the truth's already been sold

Well, I know how to use a razor
Carve my initials in the light
Yes, I know how to use a razor
Carve my initials in the light
Sometimes in the depth of the dark, baby
I can make everything all right

In my home of sand
Outside the city of gold
Well, the wind's so burning hot
But my heart remains so cold, yes it does
The shelter in your eyes
I dream about it when I die, thirst for it when I cry

In my home of sand
Outside the city of gold
Well, the wind's so burning hot
But my heart remains so cold
The shelter in your eyes
I dream about it when I die, thirst for it when I cry, when I cry

My meal of salt
Upon that table of stone
My meal of salt
Upon that table of stone
Your feat's so sweet
While I thirst here all alone

In my home of sand
Outside the city of gold
Well, the wind's so burning hot
But my heart remains so cold, yes it does
I need to buy myself some aspirin
But the truth's already been sold

Will we find a place in tomorrow?
Will we find the way to our dreams?
Will we shine our light through
The darkest night till the morning?

[Chorus]
Glory days
Don't let these times be forgotten
Glory days
Don't let them fade from our hearts

There's a time we left far behind us
Though the seeds of hope still remain
And the wheel must turn
But the fires still burn in the morning

[Chorus: x2]

Will we find ourselves in tomorrow?
Will we find a way to your dreams?
Will we shine so bright
Turn your darkest night to the morning?

[Chorus: x2]

Will we find a place in tomorrow?
Will we find the way to our dreams?
Will we shine our light through
The darkest night till the morning?

[Chorus]
Glory days
Don't let these times be forgotten
Glory days
Don't let them fade from our hearts

There's a time we left far behind us
Though the seeds of hope still remain
And the wheel must turn
But the fires still burn in the morning

[Chorus: x2]

Will we find ourselves in tomorrow?
Will we find a way to your dreams?
Will we shine so bright
Turn your darkest night to the morning?

[Chorus: x2]

The price is gettin' higher every, day
When it comes to good loving, it's the same old way
The high cost of love, gettin' higher every day
The less I get the more I have to pay

I came home with the groceries, you said, you need some more
I gave you my last two dollars, you said, you need 3 or 4
The high cost of love, gettin' higher every day
Seems like the less I get, the more I have to pay

I bought you a leather coat, you said, you wanted a mink
The way you spend my money, you think, you're married to a bank
The high cost of love, gettin' higher every day
Seems like the less I make, the more I have to pay

Where I live they want to raise my rent
Before I make a dollar, you know it's, it's already spent
The high cost of love, gettin' higher every day
Seems like the less I get, the more I have to pay

Seems like the less I get, the more I have to pay
Seems like the less I get, the more I have to pay

The price is gettin' higher every, day
When it comes to good loving, it's the same old way
The high cost of love, gettin' higher every day
The less I get the more I have to pay

I came home with the groceries, you said, you need some more
I gave you my last two dollars, you said, you need 3 or 4
The high cost of love, gettin' higher every day
Seems like the less I get, the more I have to pay

I bought you a leather coat, you said, you wanted a mink
The way you spend my money, you think, you're married to a bank
The high cost of love, gettin' higher every day
Seems like the less I make, the more I have to pay

Where I live they want to raise my rent
Before I make a dollar, you know it's, it's already spent
The high cost of love, gettin' higher every day
Seems like the less I get, the more I have to pay

Seems like the less I get, the more I have to pay
Seems like the less I get, the more I have to pay

There's a place in my heart where you used to be
There's a pain, deep inside, don't want the world to see
Nothing, but emptiness, once there was your caress
I was touched by your naked flame

Now, it was hard sometimes, those things that we went through
But believe me when I'd say, I would never mean to hurt you
I hold the memory of holding you next to me
In my arms like a naked flame

Think it over before you break my heart
Think it over before the crying starts
Then we can say goodbye to the tears

I should have known that this time was a coming
But if you ever need me, I'll come a running home to you
There's a place in my dreams where we used to meet
But there's no one around now, it's just an empty street

I hold the memory of holding you close to me
In my arms, like a naked flame
In my heart, burns a naked flame

There's a place in my heart where you used to be
There's a pain, deep inside, don't want the world to see
Nothing, but emptiness, once there was your caress
I was touched by your naked flame

Now, it was hard sometimes, those things that we went through
But believe me when I'd say, I would never mean to hurt you
I hold the memory of holding you next to me
In my arms like a naked flame

Think it over before you break my heart
Think it over before the crying starts
Then we can say goodbye to the tears

I should have known that this time was a coming
But if you ever need me, I'll come a running home to you
There's a place in my dreams where we used to meet
But there's no one around now, it's just an empty street

I hold the memory of holding you close to me
In my arms, like a naked flame
In my heart, burns a naked flame

She was standing in the dark
Waiting in the wings
Just around the next dream
He was holdin' all the keys
To set my heart free
Behind the shadows of love

From the distance I could see
Her standing alone
Shine like a jewel in the night
Hidden from the eyes
A thief of the soul
Behind the shadows of love

Set me on fire with the stories you tell
Drown in the ocean of dreams
Close to the flame on wings of desire
Nothing's what it seems

She was waiting outside
With arms open wide
Ready to break my heart's fall
Oh the lightning in her eyes
I learned how to fly
Behind the shadow of love

Set me on fire with the stories you tell
Drown in the ocean of dreams
Close to the flame on wings of desire
Nothing's what it seems

She was standing in the dark
Waiting in the wings
Just around the next dream
He was holdin' all the keys
To set my heart free
Behind the shadows of love

From the distance I could see
Her standing alone
Shine like a jewel in the night
Hidden from the eyes
A thief of the soul
Behind the shadows of love

Set me on fire with the stories you tell
Drown in the ocean of dreams
Close to the flame on wings of desire
Nothing's what it seems

She was waiting outside
With arms open wide
Ready to break my heart's fall
Oh the lightning in her eyes
I learned how to fly
Behind the shadow of love

Set me on fire with the stories you tell
Drown in the ocean of dreams
Close to the flame on wings of desire
Nothing's what it seems

Maybe the sun will go on shining
Maybe the stars fall from the skies
Where there's a river flowing
There is no way of knowing
Where it goes, no one knows

Maybe the rain will go on falling
Maybe the mountains touch the skies
Where there's a cold wind blowing
There is no way of knowing
Where it goes, no one knows

Living alone in the city
All of our dreams left behind
In every life there are seasons
Of laughter and sorrow

Where in the world did our love go?
When did our dreams say goodbye?

Living alone in the city
All of our dreams left behind
In every life there are seasons
Of laughter and sorrow

Where in the world did our love go?
Where did our dreams choose to hide?
Where in the world did our love go?
When did our dreams say goodbye?

Where in the world did our love go?
Where in the world did our love go?
Where in the world, where in the world
Where in the world did our love go?

Maybe the sun will go on shining
Maybe the stars fall from the skies
Where there's a river flowing
There is no way of knowing
Where it goes, no one knows

Maybe the rain will go on falling
Maybe the mountains touch the skies
Where there's a cold wind blowing
There is no way of knowing
Where it goes, no one knows

Living alone in the city
All of our dreams left behind
In every life there are seasons
Of laughter and sorrow

Where in the world did our love go?
When did our dreams say goodbye?

Living alone in the city
All of our dreams left behind
In every life there are seasons
Of laughter and sorrow

Where in the world did our love go?
Where did our dreams choose to hide?
Where in the world did our love go?
When did our dreams say goodbye?

Where in the world did our love go?
Where in the world did our love go?
Where in the world, where in the world
Where in the world did our love go?

You've heard it said, I taught the bird to fly.
One kiss from me and some can't say goodbye.
The place you'll find me when the sun goes down,
After hours, on the wrong side of town.
How many faces will I change today?
Take them to places where the shadows play.
That's where you'll find me when the sun goes down,
After hours, on the wrong side of town.
Lulled by the promise of a broken dream,
They all come looking for the answers.
The question's never if and when they fall from grace,
After all, it's just a matter of time.
Here comes another with a life to spare.
So young and innocent but I know that stare.
Just whistle Parker's Mood and I'll be there,
After hours, on the wrong side of town.
After hours, on the wrong side of town.
Stay away from the wrong side of town.

You've heard it said, I taught the bird to fly.
One kiss from me and some can't say goodbye.
The place you'll find me when the sun goes down,
After hours, on the wrong side of town.
How many faces will I change today?
Take them to places where the shadows play.
That's where you'll find me when the sun goes down,
After hours, on the wrong side of town.
Lulled by the promise of a broken dream,
They all come looking for the answers.
The question's never if and when they fall from grace,
After all, it's just a matter of time.
Here comes another with a life to spare.
So young and innocent but I know that stare.
Just whistle Parker's Mood and I'll be there,
After hours, on the wrong side of town.
After hours, on the wrong side of town.
Stay away from the wrong side of town.