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I Need A Roof

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I need a roof over my head,
I need a roof over my head,
And bread on my table,
And bread on my table, oh-oh-oh.

I need a roof over my head,
I need a roof over my head,
And bread on my table,
And bread on my table,
with love in my heart,
with love -- I love for everyone, oh-oh-oh.

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caffeino On Mar 07, 2006

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Cover art for I Need A Roof lyrics by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

by Twenty5HourDays

19y ago

lol i loved this song as played by the mighty diamonds and i loved it when ted leo did his version of it.

both have their charms and could get be into bed any night of the week.

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