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Bongo Eddie’s Lament Lyrics by Kid Creole and The Coconuts

Doppelganger

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[Verse 1]
Is it true what they say
The lights are dying on the Great White Way
And the gents over there
They don't tip hats when a lady's near
[Verse 2]
Is it true what they say
The dogs are curved but the streets aren't safe
And the folks all reside
In tall buildings that are off in the sky
[Chorus]
Oh no, this can't be so
Oh no, this can't be so
But it is, but it is
It is just what they say it is
[Verse 3]
Is it true what they say
The rich man swindles and the poor man slaves
That the halls can't be fixed
And yet they can buy another rocket ship
[Verse 4]
Is it true what they say
The good die young and that crime does pay
The immigrated ones
Are treated better than the native ones
[Chorus]
Oh no, this can't be so
Oh no, this can't be so
But it is, but it is
It is just what they say it is
[Chorus]
Oh no, this can't be so
Oh no, this can't be so
But it is, but it is
It is just what they say it is
Is it true what they say?
Is it true what they say?
Oh can you take me papa to America-ca
Oh can you take me papa to America-ca
Bambo wambo, don't stop the mambo
Oh can you take me papa to America-ca
Bambo wambo, don't stop the mambo
Oh can you take me papa to America-ca
Credits
Kid Creole and The Coconuts

Kid Creole and The Coconuts

About “Bongo Eddie’s Lament” by Kid Creole and The Coconuts

Read the complete lyrics to "Bongo Eddie’s Lament" by Kid Creole and The Coconuts from the album "Doppelganger". 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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"Bongo Eddie’s Lament" appears on "Doppelganger".

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