Well they say this place is evil
That ain't why I stay
'Cause I found something that'll never be nothing
And I found it in L.A.

It was midnight in Topanga
I heard the DJ say
There's a full moon rising
Join me in L.A.
Join me in L.A.

[harmonies: Bonnie Raitt & Rosemary Butler]
O---
(wake up)
O---

I was at the Tropicana
On a dark and sultry day
Had to call somebody long distance
I said "Join me in L.A."
Join me in L.A.


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Join Me in L.A. Lyrics as written by Warren Zevon

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    I love the line "I found something that'll never be nothing" What a great round-about choice of words Warren's songs are filled with these sorts of fun loopy word choices He's a great rhymer and a great writer Possibly the best excluding (maybe) Bob Dylan

    TheThornBirdson March 18, 2009   Link

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