Last week. This week:
- “Man Out of Time” by Elvis Costello, guessed by Generik
In a private detective’s overcoat - “I Wanna Be Your Lover” by Yo La Tengo (orig. Bob Dylan)
And the rainman leaves in the wolfman’s disguise - “Walkin’ the Dog” by Aerosmith (orig. Rufus Thomas), guessed by Clayton
She broke the needle and she can’t sew - “Sway” by the Puppini Sisters
Only you have that magic technique - “As Tears Go By” by the Rolling Stones, guessed by Generik
I sit and watch the children play - “Mothers of the Disappeared” by U2, guessed by Kim
Through the walls our daughters cry - “Burning Love” by Elvis Presley, guessed by Occupant
I must be a hundred and nine - “Art of Dying” by George Harrison, guessed by Kim
Living through a million years of crying - “As Is” by Ani DiFranco
And when I look up, I just trip over things - “Natural Disasters” by Enon
They want your heart to ache and take up all your time
As always, guess the lyric and win no prize! And, as always, good luck!
3 – Walking the Dog – Aerosmith
#3 – Walking the Dog, Rufus Thomas, Rolling Stones, tons of other artists (and yes, even Aerosmith)
#1 – Man Out of Time, Elvis Costello
#5 – As Tears Go By, Rolling Stones, Marianne Faithfull
7, “Burning Love” by Elvis Presley
#3 Cubicle Worker’s Lament, by Clerkwork Orange
#6 Lovesong, by Mr. Sarah Palin (whatever his name is)
#10 Ballad for Health Care, by Joe and the Obamaramas
6. Mothers of the Disappeared by U2 (though I like Heather’s answer better)
8. Art of Dying by George Harrison