[00:14.31]It's a long way down from the high horse you're on
[00:18.27]When you stumble and then you're thrown
[00:23.13]The last time we say him he was out in the rain
[00:27.53]Watchin' that train roll down the track
[00:32.14]Now he's back in showbiz
[00:34.36]Peddlin' his comeback
[00:36.01]
[00:37.57]We know that he's desperate and we know that he's broke
[00:41.58]He's the mystery guest we'll puncture
[00:46.23]They told a young girl with a clipboard "Just keep him amused"
[00:50.63]Whatever you do, don't tell him your name
[00:55.49]Whatever you say, don't let him drink
[00:59.48]Under lime, under lime, under lime
[01:02.13]
[01:05.19]He whistles out of tune
[01:09.60]His words don't always rhyme
[01:15.25]"But we will be right back
[01:19.31]"We're almost out of time"
[01:22.97]Down a long corridor he's trying to impress
[01:29.77]He was helpin' a showgirl fasten up her dress
[01:35.63]And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away
[01:42.84]And the band starts to play
[01:44.29]
[01:52.89]In the violent strip of an undressing room
[01:57.20]She loosened his grip and started
[02:01.50]Tell me your story, if you feel so inclined
[02:05.80]He was a mess, almost resigned
[02:11.01]Though she could guess, I think you will find
[02:15.66]She thought, "Oh you know, I wouldn't mind"
[02:18.77]
[02:20.82]He asked he boyfriend's name
[02:25.18]Then her whole family tree
[02:30.70]She thought "I can't believe it's happening to me"
[02:38.54]And upset, said "Hey pet:
[02:40.29]"Would you kindly pass that pill
[02:44.40]And allow me to just dictate my dying will
[02:51.66]And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away
[02:58.22]And the band starts to play
[03:00.12]
[03:09.40]Jimmy was dreamin' as she uncrossed he legs
[03:12.70]He shuttered his eyes discreetly
[03:17.21]And he thought of a drummer and considered a snare
[03:22.06]But the beat of his heart
[03:24.05]Said, "Don't even start"
[03:26.45]His conscience was bare
[03:28.61]Said, "Hey, don't even dare"
[03:30.92]She's completely unaware
[03:33.52]
[03:36.18]She forced a laugh or a sigh
[03:40.48]At every alibi
[03:46.23]Once every crime was confessed
[03:51.03]He buttoned up his vest
[03:53.84]Said "Hey gal, you'r a pal
[03:56.00]"You've really been a sport
[03:59.89]And you don't get a record
[04:03.09]If you never get caught
[04:06.95]And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away
[04:13.75]And the band starts to play
[04:20.00]
[04:37.51]It's a long way down from the high horse you're on
[04:41.26]It's a long way back as you cover your track
[04:45.71]Or you bury your crime
[04:47.81]Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime
[04:55.13]It's a long way down from the high horse you're on
[04:59.29]It's a long way back as you cover your track
[05:03.29]Or you bury your crime
[05:05.55]Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime
[05:12.16]It's a long way down from the high horse you're on
[05:17.07]It's a long way back as you cover your track
[05:21.38]As you bury your crime
[05:24.56]Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime