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New Pretender Lyrics by Eddi Reader

Driftwood

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Here comes the new pretender
A bible in his hand
He thinks he will be happy
He thinks that life is grand
I have learnt how to be grateful
For the scraps that fall from your table
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh

Here comes the new pretender
He looks just like the old
He would get a big surprise
When he finds hell is cold
There are those who want to warm you
Then one day they won’t phone you
Oh, oh-oh, oh

And in every sleepy town
You will find heads full of dreams
Heads full of dreams

There goes the new pretender
He won’t last that long
There will be a new face
To sing the same old song, oh
He will learn how to be grateful
For the scraps that fall from your table
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh

Here comes the new pretender

About “New Pretender” by Eddi Reader

Read the complete lyrics to "New Pretender" by Eddi Reader from the album "Driftwood". 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 Pop.

"New Pretender" is performed by Eddi Reader. from the album "Driftwood" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "New Pretender", explore more songs by Eddi Reader using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"New Pretender" is credited to Eddi Reader. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"New Pretender" appears on "Driftwood".

Visit the Eddi Reader artist page at /artist/eddi-reader for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


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