Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
People said we couldn't play
They called us foul-mothed yobs
But the only notes that really count
Are the ones that come in wads
They all drowned when the air turned blue
'cause we didn't give a toss
Filthy lucre, ain't nothing new
But we all get cash from the chaos
The time is right to do it now
The greatest rock'n'roll swindle
The time is right to do it now
E.M.I. said you're out of hand
And they gave us the boot
But they couldn't sack us, just like that
Without giving us the loot
Thank you kindly A & M
They said we were out of bounds
But that ain't bad for two weeks work
And 75,000 pounds
The time is right to do it now
The greatest rock'n'roll swindle
The time is right to do it now
The time is right to do it now
The greatest rock'n'roll swindle
The time is right to do it now
I just want to play with my hand
Are you good enough for me
Hiya boys I'm the chosen one
Can't you fucking see
I'm a jealous god and I want everything
And I love you with a knife
I'll take you, if you're ready for me
And I'll give you my life
The time is right to do it now
The greatest rock'n'roll swindle
The time is right to do it now
The time is right for Nickey's Special
The greatest rock'n'roll star
The time is right for me, now!
They called us foul-mothed yobs
But the only notes that really count
Are the ones that come in wads
They all drowned when the air turned blue
'cause we didn't give a toss
Filthy lucre, ain't nothing new
But we all get cash from the chaos
The time is right to do it now
The greatest rock'n'roll swindle
The time is right to do it now
E.M.I. said you're out of hand
And they gave us the boot
But they couldn't sack us, just like that
Without giving us the loot
Thank you kindly A & M
They said we were out of bounds
But that ain't bad for two weeks work
And 75,000 pounds
The time is right to do it now
The greatest rock'n'roll swindle
The time is right to do it now
The time is right to do it now
The greatest rock'n'roll swindle
The time is right to do it now
I just want to play with my hand
Are you good enough for me
Hiya boys I'm the chosen one
Can't you fucking see
I'm a jealous god and I want everything
And I love you with a knife
I'll take you, if you're ready for me
And I'll give you my life
The time is right to do it now
The greatest rock'n'roll swindle
The time is right to do it now
The time is right for Nickey's Special
The greatest rock'n'roll star
The time is right for me, now!
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Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle Lyrics as written by Steve (gb 1) Jones Julian Temple
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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