Concrete Blonde - Everybody Knows lyrics

Original version by leonard cohen<br><br>Everybody knows that the dice are loaded<br>Everybody rolls with their fingers crossed<br>Everybody knows that the war is over<br>Everybody knows that the good guys lost<br>Everybody knows the fight is fixed<br>The poor stay poor and the rich get rich<br>That's how it goes<br>Everybody knows that the boat is sinking<br>Everybody knows that the captain lied<br>Everybody's got this broken feeling<br>Like their momma or there dog just died<br>Everybody's hands are in their pockets<br>Everybody wants a box of chocolates<br>And a long stem rose<br>Everybody knows<br><br>Everybody knows<br>Everybody knows<br>That's how it goes<br>Everybody knows<br><br>Everybody knows<br>Everybody knows<br>That's the way it goes<br>Everybody knows<br><br>Everybody knows that it's now or never<br>Everybody knows that it's me or you<br>Everybody knows that you live forever<br>When you had a line or two<br>Everybody knows the deal is rotten<br>Old black joe still pickin' cotton<br>For ribbons and bows<br>Everybody knows you love me baby<br>Everybody knows that you really do<br>Everybody knows that you been faithful<br>Give or take a night or two<br>Everybody knows you been discrete<br>So many people you had to meet<br>Without your clothes<br>And everybody knows<br><br>Everybody knows<br>Everybody knows<br>That's the way it goes<br>Everybody knows<br><br>Everybody knows<br>Everybody knows<br>That's how it goes<br>And everybody knows