Lyrics: Beaten To The Punch Album: Get Happy!! Artist: Elvis Costello   You say that you can and then you run to get your mummy And you’re almost beaten to the punch Looking for the man who sold you the…

Lyrics: Beyond Belief Album: Very Best Of-1977-86 Artist: Elvis Costello   History repeats the old conceits The glib replies the same defeats Keep your finger on important issues With crocodile tears and a pocketful of tissues I’m just the oily…

Lyrics: 5ive Gears In Reverse Album: Get Happy!! Artist: Elvis Costello   Five gears in reverse For girls looking at the big lift Somebody send out for the night nurse Please don’t stick me on the late shift If you…

Lyrics: Lip Service Album: This Year’s Model Artist: Elvis Costello   You left the motor running. But i know you’re so attractive. Getting in some sharp practice. You better not do anything reckless. But everybody is going through the motions….

Lyrics: Just About Glad Album: Brutal Youth Artist: Elvis Costello   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…

Lyrics: Alison (live) Album: Armed Forces Artist: Elvis Costello   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…

Lyrics: Black And White World Album: Get Happy!! Artist: Elvis Costello   I was looking at the black and white world It seemed so exciting If you’d only put me back to back with that girl When the night’s inviting…

Lyrics: Why Can’t A Man Stand Alone? Album: All This Useless Beauty Artist: Elvis Costello   Why can’t a man stand alone? Must he be burdened by all that he’s taught to consider his own? His skin and his station,…

Lyrics: King Horse Album: Get Happy!! Artist: Elvis Costello   Cheap cut satin and bad perfume Showtime is almost here Teased up by a strip cartoon Laughing up your sleeve Sniggering in your beer He’d seen the bottom of a…

Lyrics: Oliver’s Army Album: Very Best Of-1977-86 Artist: Elvis Costello   Don’t start me talking I could talk all night My mind goes sleepwalking While i’m putting the world to right Called careers information Have you got yourself an occupation?…