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Nice Try Lyrics by Blue Rodeo

Diamond Mine

1989

[Verse 1]
Well the best defense is the bright lights
Underneath which you commit that dark crime
Look I was there
I watched it all go down
And I still can't believe my eyes
Nice try it's so wild
Nice try it's so wild

[Verse 2]
It's like a car burning on the side of the road
Well someone got torched for not doing what they're told
It's like a paid vacation when they change your name
It's like yesterday's news is the same again
And again, and again
It's so wild
Again and again
It's so wild

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
So when you dish the dirt you might as well dish the worst
'Cause no one expects you to tell the truth
And when they turn around they think that
Something must be wrong
'Cause no one could make up a story so far gone
It's so wild
So far gone
It's so wild

[Verse 4]
Fact or fiction all parties deny
Any involvement at the scene of the crime
They look you cold straight in the eye
And say man
You got the wrong guy
But nice try it's so wild
Nice try it's so wild
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About “Nice Try” by Blue Rodeo

Read the complete lyrics to "Nice Try" by Blue Rodeo from the album "Diamond Mine" in 1989. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, Canada.

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"Nice Try" is credited to Blue Rodeo. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Nice Try" appears on "Diamond Mine" in 1989.

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