Tears before bedtime letra

I know the name on the tip of your tongue
And I know that accusing look
Everybody knows I've been so wrong
That's the problem and here's the hook

Tears before bedtime
There'll be trouble tonight
I don't want to talk about it anymore
I don't want to have another fight
I don't want to talk I don't want to fight
How wrong can I be before I am right

For the tears that you boo hoo hoo hoo
There can be no defence
You say you'll forgive and forget
But it's only a pretence

Either you can leave the past behind
Or give me something to disconnect my mind
I sleep with my fists clenched tight
When I don't lie awake all night
I guess time gave up the ghost too late
And the balance of our love
Very soon turns to hate

Darling your suspiciousness
Tortures me at night
But I can't excuse the cruel words
That I use whenever we fight

Chorus

Elvis Costello - Letras

• ...and In Every Home
• ...Dust
• (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
• (the Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
• (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace Love And Understanding
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• You Want Her Too
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• You're No Good
• Your Angel Steps Out Of Heaven
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• Your Mind Is On Vacation (Your Funeral, My Trial)