Waiting for an alibi – Thin Lizzy

Valentino got a bookie shop

and what he takes he gives for what hes got
And what hes got he says he has not
Stole from anyone

Its not that he dont tell the truth
Or even that he misspent his youth
Its just he holds the proof
But you know somethings wrong

Waiting for an alibi (Waiting for an alibi)
Waiting for an alibi (Waiting for an alibi)

Valentinos in a cold sweat

But hes got his money on that last bet (guitar)
Against all the odds he smokes another cigarette
Doesnt help him to forget hes a nervous wreck

Its not that he misses much
Or even that he lost his lucky touch
Its just that he gambles so much
And you know that its wrong

Waiting for an alibi (Waiting for an alibi) Waiting just to catch your eye
Waiting for an alibi (Waiting for an alibi) I try to say I told you

I told you

(solo)

Waiting for an alibi (guitar) Waiting just to get you
Waiting for an alibi (Waiting for an alibi) I try to say I told you
Waiting for an alibi (guitar)
Waiting for an alibi (guitar)

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