The Loved Ones
Elvis Costello
[Intro] [Verse 1] Don`t get smart or sarcastic He snaps back just like elastic Spare us the theatrics and the verbal gymnastics We break wise guys just like matchsticks [Chorus] What would the loved ones say (Your pride and joy is all blown up} What would the loved ones say (The bride and boy are barely grown up) [Verse 2] You`re not my particular poison I`ve got nothing against you myself You could have been a danger to the boys and girls Now you`re a danger to yourself [Chorus] Oh what would the loved ones say what would the loved ones say? Oh what would the loved ones say what would the loved ones say? [Verse 3] The ugly little scenes run round your head The ugly little dreams you get a needle and no thread They stiched you up this time They say you’ll do They bitch about your pretty face turning ugly on you. [Verse 4] The butcher the baker and the bassline maker Sayin’ you can leave her I can take her You spend your whole life like a minute or two later One day its going to end sooner than greater [Chorus] What would the loved ones say (He`ll be remembered young and pretty} What would the loved ones say (Now he`s a hit in every city) [Verse 5] Now there`s a name we’ll never forget There`s one born every minute or two Don’t pin a medal on me yet They might be waiting for you [Chorus] Oh what would the loved ones say what would the loved ones say? Oh what would the loved ones say what would the loved ones say? [Outro] PPS I l-o-v-e y-o-u PPS I l-o-v-e y-o-u PPS I l-o-v-e y-o-u PPS I l-o-v-e y-o-u