Stranger in Blue Suede Shoes
Kevin Ayers
I walked into this bar
And the man refused
He said: We don't serve strangers
In blue suede shoes
We don't give credit
And we don't give way
We have to think about what the people might say
Uh, you know what I mean?
I said, sure, man
Well he gave me a smile that was sickly and wet
And I offered him one of my cigarettes
He took it, afraid that he might appear rude
Then proceeded to sell me some second class food
Nice guy
Meet 'em everywhere
He said: My oh my, I have suffered too long
And this cigarette seems to be very strong
I don't make the rules
I just get what I take
And I guess every rule was made to break
You can take what you like, it won't hurt me
'Cause I'm just working for the company
From the green cigarette, he took a long drag
And said, I think I'll pack my travelling bag
I'm tired of cheating, and wasting my head
And filling the boss's bags with bread
I want to get out in the sun and rain
And feel the wind on my skin again
The world is large, and I've got time yet
And, by the way, thanks for that cigarette
Mmmm
Thank you very much
You
You know, I feel like a new man
Yes I do, I don't know why
I'd just like to say
Thank you very much
Indeed
It's a beautiful day
I think I'll be on my way
Right away
I can say
Thank you very much
Yes, I'm getting the hell out of here
Yes, I am
Bye, bye
That's the end of the message
Thank you very much
Bye bye
Yep, bye bye
Bye
Bye
Bye
Bye bye
Bye
Bye bye
Thank you very much