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Adelaide Lyrics by John Cale

Vintage Violence

1970

[Verse 1]
I want to go home, I want to go home
I want to go back to Adelaide
It' s time for a change, don't want to be late
It's probably night in Adelaide

[Chorus 1]
And in a day or two
I'll be there asking for you
To come back to Adelaide with me
The weather there's so good

[Verse 2]
So pass me the phone, I'll go it alone
I'll whistle my way to Adelaide
There's no time to cry, I'll be there tonight
The trains and the boats and planes are on time

[Chorus 2]
But before I go
I'm knock-knocking on your front door
Be sure to say goodbye to your friends
And to all my friends back home

[Chorus 2]
But before I go
I'm knock-knocking on your front door
Be sure to say goodbye to your friends
And to all my friends back home

[Outro]
Oh Adelaide, Adelaide, I want you tonight
Adelaide, Adelaide, I want you tonight
Adelaide, Adelaide, I want you tonight
Adelaide, Adelaide, I want you tonight
Adelaide, Adelaide, I want you tonight
Adelaide, Adelaide, I want you tonight
Adelaide, Adelaide, I want you tonight
Adelaide, Adelaide, I want you tonight
Adelaide, Adelaide, I want you tonight
Adelaide, Adelaide
Adelaide, Adelaide
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About “Adelaide” by John Cale

Read the complete lyrics to "Adelaide" by John Cale from the album "Vintage Violence" in 1970. 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 Rock, Art Rock, Folk Rock.

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

"Adelaide" appears on "Vintage Violence" in 1970.

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