Palookaville

"This place has changed since we were the kings
The shops torn down where we pawned our rings
8 x10 's  no one sees no more
like Telly Savalas'  hanging by the door"

IN PALOOKAVILLE

Well you cant tell yr baby how a left jab feels
the first one you take rocks you on yr heels
soon yr back in the car up for the long ride home
The canvas is splattered with yr blood & bone

PALOOKAVILLE

You coulda been somebody
You coulda been somebody to see
You coulda been somebody
You coulda been somebody like me

The crowd was dressed in leathers & lace
with their hearts cut out & nailed to space
they tore up their programs & they jumped to their feet
whatd'ya say we go get something to eat?

OVER IN PALOOKAVILLE

palookaville cast off by crooks
a punch drunk fighter with two left hooks
you only blame yrself for the way that it went
you threw away yr chances now yr sweatin' the rent

IN PALOOKAVILLE

You coulda been somebody
You coulda been somebody to see
You coulda been somebody
You coulda been somebody like me

Now yr one of the crowd  walkin' where they walk
Theres a new kid hoppin' & hes talkin the talk
But you know what's its like fallin' off'a the map
your heaven sent treasure got sprung like a trap

OVER PALOOKAVILLE  

there's a kid in the dark he's got a ways to go
underneath the covers with a radio
tuning in a fight from Bangor Maine
once you catch  the bug it's never the same
IN PALOOKAVILLE

You coulda been somebody
You coulda been somebody to see
You coulda been somebody
You coulda been somebody like me

from the album 'Let Us Now Praise Sleepy John/ Yep Roc Records
©2007 Peter Case Trumpet Blast Music/ Bug Music BMI

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