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Artist: Elvis Costello
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Alibi
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Alibi
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You did it, 'cause you wanted
Alibi, alibi
And you took it, 'cause you needed
Alibi, alibi
But if I've done something wrong
There's no ifs and buts
'Cause I love you just as much
As I hate your guts
Alibi, alibi, alibi
And you don't need anybody
Alibi, alibi
But you are the only one who knows this
Alibi, alibi
You deserve it, 'cause you're special
Alibi, alibi
Maybe Jesus wants you for a sunbeam
Alibi, alibi
But if I've left something out I apologize
But if you look in my eyes
Then I'm sure you'll see
Alibis, alibis, alibis
Sometimes I'm so forgiving oh oh
Everything seems bad to me oh oh
But I can't go on living oh oh
With this
Alibi, alibi, alibi, alibi
Insane, but I'm mundane
Alibi, alibi
And you only wanted to be famous
Alibi, alibi
Sorry that your mommy doesn't love you
Alibi, alibi
Stop me if you've heard this
Alibi, alibi
But if I've done something right
Then they'll be surprised
There're soldiers who will kill
But refuse to die
But if I've done something wrong
There's no ifs and buts
'Cause I love you just as much
As I hate your guts
Alibi, alibi, alibi
You were weak, ill
You couldn't help it
Alibi, alibi
But you never had an opponent
Alibi, alibi
But if I've left something out I apologize
But if you look in my eyes
Then I'm sure you'll see
Alibis, alibis, alibis
And you are such a people person
Alibi, alibi
And I will be true to you forever
Alibi, alibi
But you're stupid and you're lazy
Alibi, alibi
And maybe we can make the future better
Alibi, alibi
But if I've done something wrong
There's no ifs and buts
'Cause I love you just as much
As I hate your guts
Alibi, alibi, alibi
Sometimes I'm so forgiving oh oh
Everything seems bad to me oh oh
But I can't go on living oh oh
With this
Alibi, alibi, alibi
You were happy
You were poor
And more honest
And that's your
Alibi, alibi
Sister is a whore
Brother isn't sure
Alibi, alibi
You don't fit the body that you're trapped in
Alibi, alibi
Papa's got a brand new
Alibi, alibi
But if I've done something wrong
There're no ifs and buts
'Cause I love you just as much
As I hate your guts
But if I've left something out I apologize
But if you look in my eyes
Then I'm sure you'll see
Alibis, alibis, alibis, alibis
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