It's a long way down from the high horse you're on When you stumble and then you're thrown The last time we say him he was out in the rain Watchin' that train roll down the track Now he's back in showbiz Peddlin' his comeback
We know that he's desperate and we know that he's broke He's the mystery guest we'll puncture They told a young girl with a clipboard "Just keep him amused" Whatever you do, don't tell him your name Whatever you say, don't let him drink Under lime, under lime, under lime
He whistles out of tune His words don't always rhyme "But we will be right back "We're almost out of time" Down a long corridor he's trying to impress He was helpin' a showgirl fasten up her dress And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away And the band starts to play
In the violent strip of an undressing room She loosened his grip and started Tell me your story, if you feel so inclined He was a mess, almost resigned Though she could guess, I think you will find She thought, "Oh you know, I wouldn't mind"
He asked he boyfriend's name Then her whole family tree She thought "I can't believe it's happening to me" And upset, said "Hey pet: "Would you kindly pass that pill And allow me to just dictate my dying will And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away And the band starts to play
Jimmy was dreamin' as she uncrossed he legs He shuttered his eyes discreetly And he thought of a drummer and considered a snare But the beat of his heart Said, "Don't even start" His conscience was bare Said, "Hey, don't even dare" She's completely unaware
She forced a laugh or a sigh At every alibi Once every crime was confessed He buttoned up his vest Said "Hey gal, you'r a pal "You've really been a sport And you don't get a record If you never get caught And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away And the band starts to play
It's a long way down from the high horse you're on It's a long way back as you cover your track Or you bury your crime Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime It's a long way down from the high horse you're on It's a long way back as you cover your track Or you bury your crime Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime It's a long way down from the high horse you're on It's a long way back as you cover your track As you bury your crime Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime
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