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Lyrics


Waiting for an Alibi (Wild One)

Waiting For An Alibi
(Philip Lynott)

taken from the WILD ONE album

.... see also BLACK ROSE and BLACK ROSE SESSIONS versions
for alternate lyrics.

Valentino got a booky shop
and what he takes he gives for what he's got
And what he's got he says he has not
Stole from anyone

It's not that he don't tell the truth
Or even that he misspent his youth
It's just he holds the proof
But you know something's wrong

Waiting for an alibi
(Waiting for an alibi)
Waiting for an alibi
(Waiting for an alibi)

Valentino's in a cold sweat
placed all his money on that last bet
'gainst the odds he smokes another cigarette
Says it helped him to forget
he's a nervous wreck

It's not that he misses much
Or even that he lost his lucky touch
It's just he gambles so much
And you know that it's wrong

Waiting for an alibi
(Waiting for an alibi)
Waiting just to catch your eye
Waiting for an alibi
(Waiting for an alibi)
Try to say I told you I told you

Waiting for an alibi
Waiting just to get to you
Waiting for an alibi
(Waiting for an alibi)

Valentino got nowhere to go
On his own like Romeo
Blow by blow he watches his money go
Now it's oh so low
It's not that he misses her
Or even that he can't resist her
It's just that kissing her
can feel so strong.

Waiting for an alibi
(Waiting for an alibi)
Waiting just to hold you
Waiting for an alibi
(Waiting for an alibi)
Try to say I told you

Waiting for an alibi
Waiting for an alibi
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