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A Day Late ‘N’ a Dollar Short Lyrics by Ian Gillan

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Once I tried to eat myself alive
I wanted to know what I was like inside
In the morning every day of my life
Face in my mirror seems so surprised
And I dance by the light of the silvery moon
Day late and a dollar short
That's what my momma said
Wild dreams and empty thoughts
Going through your head
Once I tried to set myself on fire
I was burning with desire
Voice of reason whispers in my ear
I see the light but I cannot hear
Naked dancers chanting in the night
Day late and a dollar short
Never was and I never will be what you're gonna be
A day late and a dollar short it's what my momma said
Wild dreams and empty thoughts
Going through your head
Day late and a dollar short
Dream on, dream on
You're dreamin'
Day late and a dollar short
Momma said
Get back to your bed
Day late and a dollar short
It's what she said to me
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Ian Gillan

Ian Gillan

About “A Day Late ‘N’ a Dollar Short” by Ian Gillan

Read the complete lyrics to "A Day Late ‘N’ a Dollar Short" by Ian Gillan from the album "Dreamcatcher". 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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"A Day Late ‘N’ a Dollar Short" is credited to Ian Gillan. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"A Day Late ‘N’ a Dollar Short" appears on "Dreamcatcher".

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