Elvis Costello Six-fingered Man Lyrics

Six-fingered Man Lyrics

One, two

A one, two, three, four



Six-fingered man

Playin' a seven string guitar

There are seven deadly sins

Any one of them will do you in

Take what you want from what you win

And, oh, it's never enough



Six-fingered man

Always the first to blow his horn

His achievements multiply

Pity half of them seem to be lies

Always helps to advertise

Oh, it's never enough



He seems so satisfied

With a reputation to protect

Unless he thinks you're more qualified

Gets so much of his own affection

Stares for hours at his reflection



Long legged girl

Walking a very tiny man

They say that it should be forbidden

Must be something he has hidden

Take what you want from what you're given

Oh, it's never enough



Six-fingered man

Shaking his fist at everyone

Couldn't even act his age

If you put him on a stage

You might say it's all a rage

Oh, it's never enough



Getting his prints on everything

He's got semiprecious gems

Glinting in his signet ring

Needs his fingers and his thumbs

To help him calculate his sums



Six-fingered man

Can't be bothered to stir himself

Sleeps the whole day long or more

Dreams of someone he adores

Drains one drink and starts to pour

Oh, it's never enough, never enough



Oh, it's never enough, never enough

Oh, it's never enough, never enough



Six-fingered man alive

How'd I ever get along with five?

Never enough, never enough



Six-fingered man alive

How'd I ever get along with five?

Never enough, never enough



Six-fingered man alive

How'd I ever get along with five?

Never enough, never enough



Six-fingered man alive

How'd I ever get along with five?

Never enough, never enough