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Artist: Nazareth
Canonical path: /nazareth/why-don-t-you-read-the-book
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Why Don't You Read The Book
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Curated by Ethan Walker
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Why Don't You Read The Book
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Donât talk to the pilot
When heâs flyinâ
Donât smile at the soldier
Heâs on parade
Donât come creeping round, youâll
Catch me cryinâ
No more talkinâ âbout it
Itâs all been said
You drawn such a fine line baby
Learninâ all the rules
Why donât ya read between them sometimes
You wonât look such a fool
Why donât you read the book, why donât you read the book
Why donât you read the book, why donât you read the book
Why show all your aces
To the gambler
If he calls your hand
Youâre gonna lose
Donât trust first impressions
Of a stranger
Private informationâs
Just tellinâ tales
* You draw such a fine line baby
Learninâ all the rules
Why donât ya read between them sometimes
You wonât look such a fool
** Why donât you read the book, why donât you read the book
Why donât you read the book, why donât you read the book
repeat *
repeat **
(written and arranged by Nazareth)
copyright 1983 Fool Circle Limited
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