Gilbert O'Sullivan

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"In Bed By Ten"

"In Bed By Ten"


Love peace and understanding makes no difference in the end
What you need to survive mother nature will provide
As long as you're
In bed by ten
Everybody has that feeling
One that drives you round the bend
I don't know what else to say
I suspect it'll be okay as long as you're in bed by ten
It isn't easy if that's what you think going to bed as the night begins
but then you take it you take it from me things have never ever been
Quite the way you think they seem
Oh forget about tomorrow
Yesterday still has to end
I can do all manners of things wear you out and wear you in
As long as your
In bed by ten
As long as your
In bed by ten
In my heck of my woods
There's no neck at all
There might be a shoulder and as I can recall
A shoulder is something we all need to lean upon
You ought to try it once
In a while
You might find that it makes you Smile
The only thing is whenever you do don't get
Into counting sheep
That will only make you sleep
Oh lead me to your chamber
If you want me as a friend
Take a tip from one who knows
Lots you can do
Without any clothes
As long as you're in bed by ten
No denying
Its the truth
I'll do anything for you
As long as you're in bed by ten

 

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"In My Hole"

"In My Hole"


Everytime a bell rings
I go berserk
I climb into my hole
And sit there like a mole
Playing with the dirt
Contradicting people who think of me as being
So soft and gentle
Very clean
I used to have a daisy
A purple one called Maisy
Stuck on my bed
It didn't bother me
Yet when the landlord,
Freestone saw it he said
Take it out at once or evicted you must go
So here I am in my hole
Watching people pass me by
Each of them in their own world and me in mine
I've never bitten off any more than I can chew
Never wanted too-
Every time a bird sings
Every time a bell rings
I go berserk
And as I've said before
I sit there like a mole
Playing with the dirt
Call it what you like
And by all means tell a soul
I'm very happy in my hole
Running round from time to time
Stopping only to unwind
Everything I have is mine
In my hole-
Length about the width of a pole
Width about the length of a bowl
Hollywood style!

 

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"In Other Words"

"In Other Words"


Well come on everybody it is time we were going
I've got a whole lot of loving and it's suddenly growing
I get up, I go out, I come in, roundabout
After that ain't no doubt
You can never skin a rabbit when he's off and running
(In other words)
He's so cunning

I say love what you doing if you don't mind me asking
You either lead me to ruin or leading me in passing
Either way I propose with a ring I suppose
After that heaven knows
No matter how you go about it
It's the same old story
(In other words)
Love and glory
(In other words)
Same old story
(In other words)
Love no glory

Don't mind people eating fast-food
Don't give a damn about the damn cube
Except when a kid of maybe nine demonstrates how

You get up, go to school
Pay attention to rules
If you're smart don't be cruel
You can never for what ever reason
Move a mountain
(In other words)
Just go around them
(In other words)
Move a mountain
(In other words)
Just go round them

Don't mind people eating fast-food
Don't give a damn about the damn cube

Well come on everybody it is time we were going
I said I love what you're ruin but I can't what you're growing
I get up, I go out, I come in, roundabout
After that ain't no doubt
You can never skin a rabbit when he's off and running
(In other words)
He's so cunning
(In other words)
Same old story
(In other words)
Love and glory

 

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"Independent Air"

"Independent Air"


Oh no said I don't dare defy my word
Don't you impede my heart
Make my sight blurred
unless of course you feel
That confrontations are funny
Or sad with occasional sunny
Spells
You will be so intensely slow
But then
You've always been that way
Since I don't know when
However wouldn't it be
Rather nice if in some way
You could run with the minimum of effort a relay
I don't love you look down or above you
So why should I hesitate
Not letting out my independent air
That sweet aroma of contentment I implore
You not to ignore
Although I have to anyway

However wouldn't it be
Rather nice if in some way
You could run with the minimum of effort a relay
I don't love you look down or above you
So why should I hesitate
Not letting out my independent air
That sweet aroma of contentment I implore
You not to ignore
Although I have to anyway

 

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"Intro"

"Intro"


Ladies and Gentlemen
Allow me to present myself to you
On this my first L.P. debut.

 

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"Intro (Back To Front)"

"Intro (Back To Front)"


For those of you leaving to join a hunt
The name of this album is "Back to Front"
And those of you staying the whole way through
The name of this song is...

 

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"Introduction 1"

"Introduction 1"


Well, before we go any further, we agree
It's a pleasure to introduce Gilbert's L.P.
It's a pleasure of course providing we are paid
If not, we think it's the worst one he has made

Well, before I go any further let me say
That as far as I'm concerned you will be paid
And as Stanley said when he saw Livingstone
I presume the opening tune's
You got me going...

 

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"Introduction 2"

"Introduction 2"


Now you've turned me over
You're on the other side
I hope that up to now
There's been at least one track you've liked
And even if there hasn't
I won't give up just yet
There's still this side of me to go
And your favourite could be next...

 

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"Is It A Crime?"

"Is It A Crime?"


Is it a crime to say I love you
A crime to say I care
Is it a crime to want you madly
With me everywhere
Is it a crime to be reminded
That someone close to you is true
if it's a crime of course I'm guilty
But you are guilty too

Is it unwise to ask a question
Unwise to ask how come
Is it unwise to say I'm sorry
For something I might have done
Is it unwise you'll have to tell me
Because as far as I can see
If it's unwise all I can say is
God help you and me

Patience is a timely virtue
Helps us overcome delay
Waiting up all hours won't hurt you
But it will, done with skill
Kill you anyway

Is it a crime to say how are you
A crime to say how well
Is it a crime to beg forgiveness
After putting you through hell
Is it a crime you wouldn't think so
But from the looks that I've received
Not only should I not have said it
But I shouldn't even speak

Memories alone won't take up
As much time as we'd like them too
Strangely enough, the more we break-up
The less I find peace of mind
Living without you

Is it a crime to say I love you
A crime to say I care
Is it a crime to want you madly (gladly)
Without you even there
Is it a crime to be remembered
By someone close to you
If it's a crime all I can say is
What is the world coming to

 

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"It Ain't For Me"

"It Ain't For Me"


I have not a girl that's mine
I have not a friend
I have not got a place to live
Indeed it seems the end
But it ain't for me
As I've got myself which matters most
Throughout the life I lead

I have not a penny in my pocket and if soon
I should be found just as badly broken
I won't gloom
Cos it ain't me
As I've got myself which matters most
Throughout the life I lead

I have wandered into many a town
And have often been tempted to settle down
Yet if I did I'm sure I'd find
I'd always change my mind
So I'll keep right ahead with what I'm doing

Although I have no luxuries
My mind is quite at ease
It may seem medieval yet it's all that my heart pleads
And it ain't for me
Cos I've got myself which matters most
Throughout the life I lead