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Thief Lyrics by Can

Delay 1968

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[Verse 1]
Why must I be the thief?
Why must I be the thief?
Oh Lord please won't you tell me
Why must I be the thief?
Why must I be the thief?
He said to the hanging man
And how come you're the only one
Who's a beggar, that always stares?

[Verse 2]
Why must I be the thief?
He asked of the hanging man
And how come you're the only one
Who lived with an open hand?
Well why must I be the thief?
He cursed and then he cried
And the hanging man put out his hand
And looked beyond his eye

[Verse 3]
And the thief he climbed that cross
To share that other's fate
But the Jesus man said "Not now
My brother, not now, it's far too late"
Far too late, far too late, far too late, far too late
Far too late, far too late, far too la-ate

[Bridge]
Do what you must
Take what you can
Steal the pride from every heart, every angry man
Every angry man, every angry man

[Verse 4]
I am the thief
I am the thief
And you may run
Yes, and you may hide
But I will get you yet, yes I will, because of you
'Cause it's just your pride, just your pride

Pride!, Pride!
Pride!, Pride!
Pride!, Pride!
Pride!, Pride!

[Outro]
And I will get you yet, 'cause it's just your pride
I will get you yet, it's just your pride
I will get you yet, it's just your pride
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About “Thief” by Can

Read the complete lyrics to "Thief" by Can from the album "Delay 1968". 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 Jazz Rock, Jazz Fusion, Jazz.

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"Thief" is credited to Can. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Thief" appears on "Delay 1968".

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