Tom Waits

Shiny Things

Tom Waits


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the things a crow puts in its nest
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they are always things he finds that shine best
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somehow he'll find     a shiny dime
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   a silver twine     from a valentine
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   the crows all bring     them shiny things

[Verse 2]
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leave me alone you big old moon
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the light you cast is just a li--ar
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you're like the crows     cause if it glows
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   you're dressed to go        you guessed i know
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   you'll always bring     them shiny things


[Verse 3]
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well i'm not dancing here tonight
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but things are bound to turn a---round
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the only thing     i want that shines
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   is to be king      there in your eyes
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   to be your only        shiny thing

[Intrumental]
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