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Counting Out Time Lyrics by Genesis

The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition)

1974

[Verse 1: Peter Gabriel]
I'm counting out time
Got the whole thing down by numbers, all those numbers
Give me guidance, oh Lord, I need that now
The day of judgement's come
And you can bet that I've been resting for this testing
Digesting every word the experts say

[Chorus: Peter Gabriel & Phil Collins, Phil Collins]
Erogenous zones, I love you
Without you, what would a poor boy do? (Ooh, ah)

[Verse 2: Peter Gabriel & Phil Collins, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel]
Found a girl I wanted to date
Thought I'd better get it straight
Went to buy a book before it's too late
Don't leave nothing to fate
I studied every line (Do, do, do, do)
Every page in the book (Do, do, do, do)
And now, I've got the real thing here (Ah-ah)
I'm gonna take a look, take a look
This is it, Rael

[Verse 3: Peter Gabriel & Phil Collins, Phil Collins]
I'm counting out time (Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah)
Hoping it goes like I planned it 'cause I understand it
Look, I've found the hotspots, figures one to nine
Still counting out time (Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah)
I got my finger on the button, don't say nothin'
Just lie there still and I'll get you turned on just fine

[Chorus: Peter Gabriel & Phil Collins, Phil Collins]
Erogenous zones, I love you
Without you, what would a poor boy do? (Ooh, ah)

[Verse 4: Peter Gabriel & Phil Collins, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel]
Touch and go with one to six
Bit of trouble in zone number seven
Gotta remember all of my tricks
There's heaven ahead in number eleven
Getting crucial responses (Do, do, do, do)
With dilation of the pupils (Do, do, do, do)
Honey, get hip! It's time to unzip (Ah-ah)
To unzip, zip, zip-a-zip-a-zip, whipee!
Put it away, Mr. Guitar
(Move over, Casanova)

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 5: Peter Gabriel & Phil Collins, Phil Collins]
Ah, I'm counting out time (Ooh-ooh-ooh, ah-ah, ah-ah)
Reaction none too happy, please don't slap me
I'm a red-blooded male and the book said I could not fail
I'm counting out time (Ooh-ooh-ooh, ah-ah, ah-ah)
I got unexpected distress from my mistress
I'll get my money back from the bookstore right away

[Chorus: Peter Gabriel & Phil Collins, Phil Collins]
Erogenous zones, I question you
Without you, what would a poor boy do? (Ooh, ah)
Without you, what would a poor boy do? (Ooh, ah)
Without you, mankind hand kinds through the blues (Ooh, ah)
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About “Counting Out Time” by Genesis

Read the complete lyrics to "Counting Out Time" by Genesis from the album "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) " in 1974. 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 Concept Album, In English, England.

"Counting Out Time" is performed by Genesis. from the album "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) " in 1974 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 "Counting Out Time", explore more songs by Genesis 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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"Counting Out Time" is credited to Genesis. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Counting Out Time" appears on "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) " in 1974.

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