Lyrics: Shipbuilding Album: Punch The Clock Artist: Elvis Costello   Is it worth it A new winter coat and shoes for the wife And a bicycle on the boy’s birthday It’s just a rumour that was spread around town By…

Lyrics: Just A Memory Album: Get Happy!! Artist: Elvis Costello   Layin’ about, lyin’ in bed Maybe it was something that i thought i’d said With the tempo of today and the temptation of tomorrow I don’t know if i…

Lyrics: Brilliant Mistake Album: Very Best Of-1977-86 Artist: Elvis Costello   He thought he was the king of america Where they pour coca cola just like vintage wine Now i try hard not to become hysterical But i’m not sure…

Lyrics: 13 Steps Lead Down Album: Brutal Youth Artist: Elvis Costello   When nobody knows she puts on secret clothes And lies in the meadow with her hands tied behind her back I won’t refuse if you know how to…

Lyrics: Don’t Be Careless Love Album: Unknown Artist: Elvis Costello   (mccartney/macmanus) Burn the midnight lamp Down until the dawn I’ll keep watch Until i’m sure you’re coming home Shadows play And flicker on the bedroom wall They turn into…

Lyrics: Can You Be True? Album: North Artist: Elvis Costello   Can you be true? Can this possibly be real? I knew quite suddenly Do you sense how I feel? I long to hear you whisper my name ‘Til you…

Lyrics: Taking My Life In Your Hands Album: Juliet Letters Artist: Elvis Costello   My dear impulsive darling i suspect my letter got to you too late And it’s really just a silly fragment of paper But it means so…