Kevin Ayers - Stranger in Blue Suede Shoes lyrics

I walked into this bar

And the man refused;

He said"we don't serve strangers

In blue suede shoes;

We don't give creditand

We don't give way--

We have to think about what the people might say..

Uhyou know what I mean..."

I said"sureman"

Ohhe gave me a smile that was sickly and wet

And I offered him one of my cigarettes.

He took itafraid that he might appear rude

Then proceeded to sell me some second class food.

Nice guy - meet 'em everywhere.. .

He said"my oh myI 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 likeit won't hurt me

Cause I'm just working for the company."

From the green cigarettehe took a long drag

And said"i think I'll pick my travelling bag.

I'm tired of cheatingand 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 on skin again;

The world is largeand I've got time yet.

Andby the waythanks for that cigarette..

Thank you very much."

"you knowI feel like a new man

Yes I doI 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'd just like to say

Thank you very much.

YesI'm getting the hell out of here

YesI am - byebye.

That's the end of the message

Thank you very much.

Bye bye...