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Pale Shadow (Of His Former Self) lyrics by Andy Bown

Oh, oh, oh
I’m feeling pretty ill today
Oh, oh, oh
I think I’ll take a pill today

I’m always thinking I can’t get to sleep
The Welsh national band used to say I was deep
They never gave a thought to the passing years
They’re full up with coal dust between the ears
And if you’re feeling puzzled ‘cause you’re mentally broke
I’m sorry about that, fellas, it’s only a joke

Oh, oh, oh
I’m feeling pretty ill today
Oh, oh, oh
I think I’ll take a pill today

If you’re listening to the words, as well as the tune
You’ll certainly agree I’m no Rod McKuen
Well, they don’t exactly threaten the 23rd psalm
I sometimеs like to think they’ve got a cеrtain charm
And now you’ve been subjected to this dubious song
I’m afraid I’m gonna have to ask you all to sing along with me

Oh, oh, oh
I’m feeling pretty ill today
Oh, oh, oh
I think I’ll take a pill today

Oh, oh, oh
I’m feeling pretty ill today
Oh, oh, oh
I think I’ll take a pill today

We certainly agree it’s no laughing matter
We remember him as a real nice fella
Now it’s obvious to see he’s just a pale shadow