Stranger In Blue Suede Shoes

Kevin Ayers

I walked into this bar

and the man refused;

He said, "We don't serve strangers

in blue suede shoes;

We don't give credit, and

We don't give way--

We have to think about what the people might say..

uh, you know what I mean..."

I said, "Sure, man"



Oh, he gave me a smile that was sickly and wet,

And I offered him one of my cigarettes.

He took it, afraid that he might appear rude,

Then proceeded to sell me some second class food.

Nice guy - meet 'em everywhere.. .



He said, "My oh my, I have suffered too long,

And this cigarette seems to be very strong;

I don't make the rules

I just get what I take

And I guess every rule was made to break.

You can take what you like, it won't hurt me

Cause I¡¯m just working for the company."

From the green cigarette, He took a long drag,

And said, "I think I'll pick my travelling bag.



I¡¯m tired of cheating, and wasting my head

And filling the boss's bags with bread.

I want to get out in the sun and rain,

And feel the wind on on skin again;

The world is large, and I've got time yet.

And, by the way, thanks for that cigarette..

Thank you very much."



"You know, I feel like a new man

Yes I do, I don't know why;

I¡¯d just like to say

Thank you very much(indeed)

It's a beautiful day

I think I'll be on my way (right away)

I'd just like to say

Thank you very much.

Yes, I'm getting the hell out of here

Yes, I am - bye, bye.

That's the end of the message

Thank you very much.

Bye bye...