Goodbye Tiger Richard Clapton

Clapton Geez, he said, the bands don't seem to play round here no more And Saturday night just ain't the same Wish everything was back the way it used to be before Now I sit here and push my long hair

Goodbye Tiger (Remastered 2009) Richard Clapton

just ain't the same Wish everything was back the way it used to be before Now I sit here and push my long hair back behind my ears The face I used to hide behind, is now becoming ghostly with the years Goodbye

Trust Somebody Richard Clapton

Clapton Life in the city is a cul-de-sac Everybody wears a two faced mask Trade virtues in a thin disguise That's why they can't look you in the eye Making money is a means to an end But all that money

Blue Bay Blues Richard Clapton

Clapton Janie - see how good the sky looks today, I'll bet they're having fun up in Byron Bay - all our friends, Oh I'm feeling just a little bit blue I can tell it's been getting to you too - trying to

Glory Road Richard Clapton

Clapton And when there's only one mountain to climb You can't take the mountain 'cause the mountain is mine As long as we hang on just one more day That is something they can't take away You lead your

Get Back To The Shelter Richard Clapton

Clapton What are you up to Sylvia?

Katy's Leaving Babylon Richard Clapton

Clapton I should have known that it would turn out bad, You ain't a girl to do things by half.

High Society Richard Clapton

Clapton Oo - wee! ain't life grand?

Capricorn Dancer Richard Clapton

Gypsies ride from wonderla-andI took my horse down to the sa-andUnderneath a thousand miles of sky-whyI watch the waves come tumblin' dow-ownAnd heard so many different sou-oundsCleared my head and...

Prussian Blue Richard Clapton

Clapton Why thank you, yes - I guess I'm doing fine, The chances are I just could lose my mind, 'Cause I'm sure I was with you that icy winter's night, And this picture in my memory, sure seems to fit

Ace Of Hearts Richard Clapton

Go ahead babe, you're the dealer,I only know what I seeI don't know what kinda tricks you're playingBut you've got a few tricks up your sleeveI've seen every face printed on my cardsBut I've seen y...

Down In The Lucky Country Richard Clapton

Clapton Standing on the corner, with the sunlight in my eyes, The streets are full of brown skinned girls, And yellow beach front signs, The radio plays the horses, the announcer calls 'em out, He's got

Wild Child Richard Clapton

Lord above,Who is this childThat's flown into my dreams?Must be love But I'm not sittin' round hereWondering what this meansI'm goin' out, I'm goin' into townGonna shake off my confusionI'm gonna f...

Deep Water Richard Clapton

We used to go down to the beach at night,Fireflies dancing in the promenade lights,Oh those rock 'n roll bands used to really swing,And I'd do the foxtrot with sweet Christine,She'd speak to me wit...

Out On The Edge Again Richard Clapton

The Countess sits there dressed upIn the shadows of her dreamsAnd her eyes are lookin' everywhereBut never look at meAnd I should be the suckerWho waits upon her whimsBut she flicks her writ so gra...

Hiding From The Light Richard Clapton

Angel got her wings all caught up in the wireShe came down here to comfort meBut I was out with the night flierNow don't you try to shelter meIf you can't help yourselfYou need a cure and love alon...

Wintertime In Amsterdam Richard Clapton

Flying across the North SeaFlying to AmsterdamComing into the airport lightsPlaying tricks with my crazy mindDon't know where I'm going toComing down from this endless flightFlying across the North...

Chinatown Richard Clapton

Clapton-Slavich Chinatown Shakedown I went down to Gentleman Jim's, He looked so wild, I didn't recognize him, I got out the side door, 'cos I had a hunch That when Jim gets wild he packs a real Mean punch

Amsterdam Richard Clapton

Clapton Flying – across the North Sea, Flying – to Amsterdam Coming into the airport lights, Playing tricks with my crazy mind, Don't know where I'm going to, Coming down from this endless flight; Flying

Kathleen Richard Clapton

Clapton-Delandro Down on the waterfront, In the haze of the neon lights, Kathleen's staring into the mirror, Like she's looking back into her life, There isn't one thing she wouldn't give, Just to get

Solidarity Richard Clapton

Clapton Hey kid! don't you lean on me, I wanna talk to you, about Solidarity, Hey ma!

Feelin' Alright Tonight Richard Clapton

Clapton Steppin' out in the modern world, The Twilight Club and the candy girls, Hold on tight, honey it's alright, We're gonna fly through the canyons tonight, Watching the view from the Regal Room, The

Atom Bomb Richard Clapton

Clapton I last saw my baby, Just before the siege, ATOM BOMB She was dancing, Dancing in between the trees ATOM BOMB When the big flash came, You could feel the heat, ATOM BOMB, We're two thousand years

New World Richard Clapton

Clapton Take me out tonight – so far away, Out among the stars, I know a magic place, a secret space, There's an opening in the sky, We can ride a million miles.

Southern Germany Richard Clapton

Clapton Feel the stillness in the valleys, Of Southern Germany, And see the shadows of the fir trees, And the world that dwells within, The old girls slaving in the cornfields, They know no other life,

Poor Man's Saviour Richard Clapton

Clapton I'm the Lone Star Ranger, Riding across Lonesome Plains, Somehow I lost my way On a strange Anniversary Day, And you were the last to be told, That I'd kinda lost my control, Now I know why you

Strange Days In Chippendale Richard Clapton

Clapton I been shufflin' down the Redfern streets, Backyards without a lawn And the yella haze that's in the air, It seems to grab your lungs.

I Wanna Be A Survivor Richard Clapton

Clapton When I was a young boy, I knew peace of mind, I'd sit down by the ocean, And watch the seabirds flyin' But as the years went by And the men grew tired of the country life, We moved up to the city

Last Train To Marseilles Richard Clapton

Clapton I'm sinkin' down On the edge of the bed With my head in my hands And I'm feelin' real down I feel all kinda jumped up inside, And I just can't describe What it is that I'm trying to say.

All The Prodigal Children Richard Clapton

Clapton Jesus got his picture in the paper, Cut it out and brought it in for me to see, I can tell he's trying to save my soul again, And though I don't believe him, I can still pretend He's the light

Burning Ships Richard Clapton

Clapton I hear the air raid sirens, Howling out so violent, And the churchyard gates are closed, I've seen the rich men smiling, New born babies dying, And I don't know where to go, Machines guns cracking

Hardly Know Myself Richard Clapton

Clapton The sailors and thieves are all laughin' out loud, From their Paddington pub on the corner, If you give 'em a wink, they will know what you mean, They'll be after you little Jack Horner.

Throw Me Down A Line Richard Clapton

Clapton Down river from my memories, of all those summer years, You come riding by on horseback crowned with tears, I've watched you from the shadows, behind this wall of trees, I would comfort you if

Girls On The Avenue Richard Clapton

"Girls on the AvenueGirls on the avenue, they're trying to get you in,Strolling by with their rosebud smiles,They're all dressed up to kill, lean on the windowsill,Looking your way with eyes of fir...

Down The Road Richard Clapton

Clapton I was turned out of Cafe Cologne As the sun came up the cock was crowing, And the ground kept swaying underneath my feet, All the drifters are Americans, Chasing dreams to Amsterdam, Stumbling

Burn Down Your Bridges Richard Clapton

Seabird flying down so lowIt makes me restless watching youI'm chained down here to mundane goalsAs you soar and glide over that blue horizonSitting here beside the seaI come here as a fugitiveSnea...

Rose Wine Cafe Richard Clapton

Clapton Everyone's dressed in their masquerade clothes, Tryin' to look just that little bid bold, Looking for someone - they need someone I like to come down here sometimes It's a real good place to hide

Ode To A Slowboat Richard Clapton

Watching the slow boats in the late afternoonOut on the edge of the wharfMadelaine sighs as life passes byAnd we know we don't need to talkI've never seen so many shades of blueStretch from the bea...

The Ride Out Richard Clapton

Clapton I'm estranged by circumstances Beyond my control, Spent my life, oh so futile Upon my father's road.

I Just Can't Make It Richard Clapton

Clapton Gonna sit out the summer on the esplanade, Make a little spending money washing cars, Sit here, drink beer, looking for fun, But you won't catch me working for anyone.

Shadows Richard Clapton

Clapton It's over now you know, No need to kid ourselves, You're nothing but a go - between, Running like a fool, From one side to the other, I never thought I'd see you, Whispering on your knees; I thought

Sophisticated Girl Richard Clapton

Clapton Baby - remember how we used to stay out All night long, and I loved you Like I still do, but these days We're asleep by two, How come, everything got complicated Chorus: Oh well, sophisticated

Dark Spaces Richard Clapton

Clapton What are you up to Sylvia?

Le Club Des Fools Richard Clapton

Clapton Drinking with the boys at Le Club des Fools, Got my silly hat on 'cos it's in the rules, I gotta be a big hit here tonight Whatever I say gotta come out right We're all pretty elite at Le Club

The Working Class Life Richard Clapton

Clapton Too many mornings, Caught me running behind time Mondays to Fridays It's just the same old grind, You know I think too much, And I keep losing touch, I'm chained to the working class life.

Metropolis Richard Clapton

Clapton Everyday it's just the same bad news The paper-boy cried in the rain, The headlines got me feelings so confused And it's driving the kids insane.

Kickin' The Moon Around Richard Clapton

She's such an inhibited girlYou can tell by her mouthThat she's very limitedAfraid to think those things she doesn't knowShe seems to be so full of lifeBut inside she's just a ghostSometimes she ac...

Need A Visionary Richard Clapton

So much dirt on the streetIt sticks to the edge of your feetAnd your girl won't come aroundThis is a down townThese questions I don't understandI keep searching the palm of my handBut I've known en...

Suit Yourself Richard Clapton

Maybe it's just the way you've been living to extremesThat shows a side of you that I ain't seenNow Rita come on give it up and I'll take you to a showWe can sit down and throw popcorn at the folks...

Steppin' Across The Line Richard Clapton

Steppin' across the line, I ain't seen you look so good beforeHoping your bright blue eyes, shine a light, shine on me once moreAll that I've been trying to say, is I ain't standing in your wayBut ...