Elvis Costello Any King`s Shilling Lyrics

Any King`s 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