Blame It on Cain Honky Tonk demo by Elvis Costello Lyrics

Once upon a time, I had a little money
Government burglars took it long before I could mail it to you
But you are the only one
Now I can't let it slip away
So if the man with the ticker tape tries to take it
Well, this is what I'm gonna say

Blame it on Cain
Don't blame it on me
It's nobody's fault
But we need somebody to burn
Blame it on Cain
Please don't blame it on me
It's nobody's fault
But it just seems to be his turn

Oh, well, if I was a saint with a silver cup
And the money got low, we could always heat it up
Or trade it in
Then the radio to heaven will be wirеd to your purse
Then you can run down the wavе band
Coast to coast, hand in hand
Bad to worse, curse for curse
Don't be dissatisfied
So you're not satisfied
Well, blame it on Cain
Don't blame it on me
It's nobody's fault
But we need somebody to burn
Blame it on Cain
Please don't blame it on me
It's nobody's fault
But it just seems to be his turn

I think I've lived a little too long on the outskirts of town
I think I'm going insane from talking to myself for so long
Oh, but I never been accused
But when they step upon your face, you wear that good-luck grin
I gotta break out one weekend 'fore I do somebody in
But every single time I feel a little stronger
A voice says, "It's a crime"
But how much longer?

Blame it on Cain
Don't blame it on me
It's nobody's fault
But we need somebody to burn
Blame it on Cain
Please don't blame it on me
It's nobody's fault
But it just seems to be his turn