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"This Sad Burlesque" is a track by Elvis Costello, from the album The Juliet Letters , released 19th January 1993. Full lyrics are available below.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] I write in hope by the time you get this letter We may live to see a change for the better Or are we so devoted to these wretched selfish motives When the cold facts and figures all add up They cannot contradict this sad burlesque [Chorus] This sad burlesque With miserable failures making entertainment of our fate Laughter cannot dignify or elevate This sad burlesque [Bridge] Now can they recall being young and idealistic Before wading knee-deep in hogwash and arithmetic The pitying smirk The argument that runs like clockwork Will run down eventually and splutter to a stop [Verse 3] P.S. Well by now you know the worst of it And we've heard all the alibis that they've rehearsed The smug predictions If it's not a contradiction Please have faith in human nature And have mercy on the creatures in this sad burlesque [Chorus] This sad burlesque With miserable failures making entertainment of our fate Laughter cannot dignify or elevate This sad burlesque
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