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Pawnbroker Lyrics by Graham Gouldman

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Under the sign of the old pawnbroker
There rests a man with our past success
All that I value is in his keeping
He is the guardian of everything I possess
Trophies inscribed with my name in honor
Medals for races that I have won
Prizes for fights in which I was victor
So what the hell, I say, what's gone is gone, all is gone
In on Monday, out on Friday
I'm the only one to blame
Waiting for that Thursday's payday
Every week it's just the same
Behind the grill wearing gold-rimmed glasses
The old man values the cost of fears
Trumpets, guitars, pearly concertinas
Assigned orchestra, lamenting four wasted years
In on Monday, out on Friday
I'm the only one to blame
Waiting for that Thursday's payday
Every week it's just the same
Under the sign of the old pawnbroker
Trail all the losers in life's contest
Some hurry back to redeem their pledges
My promise, I'll redeem, the day that I'm laid to rest
In on Monday, out on Friday
I'm the only one to blame
Waiting for that Thursday's payday
Every week it's just the same
Under the sign of the old pawnbroker
There rests a man with our past success
All that I value is in his keeping
He is the guardian of everything I possess
Everything I possess, everything I possess
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Graham Gouldman

Graham Gouldman

About “Pawnbroker” by Graham Gouldman

Read the complete lyrics to "Pawnbroker" by Graham Gouldman from the album "The Graham Gouldman Thing". 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.

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

"Pawnbroker" appears on "The Graham Gouldman Thing".

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