Any Kings Shilling Lyrics by Elvis Costello

Any Kings Shilling Lyrics

    You're a fine one, oh yes you are
    You're a fine one just like me
    And we're friends now, oh wouldn't you say?
    We've been friends now, oh haven't we?
    Stay at home tonight if you know what's good for you
    I can't say more it would be telling
    For if you don't what will become of you
    Just isn't worth any king's shilling

    I will answer when they make that call, pull upon this ragged uniform
    Up 'til now i know it's been your trade
    Spit and polish the potato parade
    Stay at home tonight if you know what's good for you
    I can't say more it would be telling
    For if you don't what will become of you
    Just isn't worth any king's shilling

    Please don't put your silly head in that pretty soldier's hat
    You've done your duty, that's enough of that

    I don't know if what i'm doing is right
    I don't know if you should be forgiving
    But for me it seems it means my life
    While for you it could just be a living
    Stay at home tonight if you know what's good for you
    I can't say more it would be telling
    For if you don't what will become of you
    Just isn't worth any king's shilling

    Please don't put your silly head in that british soldier's hat
    You've done your duty that's enough of that

    You're a fine one, oh yes you are
    You're a fine one, just like me

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