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Hymn for the Dudes Lyrics by Mott the Hoople

Mott The Hoople Greatest Hits

1973

[Verse 1]
God ain't jive
For I can see his love
As it runs alive
And one by one
Through fields of rusted wire
The war has just begun
[Pre-Chorus]
Ohhhhh
Cross over shame like the wise dove
Who cares not for fame, just for shy love
[Chorus]
And rejoice for the king ain't lost his throne, oh no
He's still here, you are not alone
[Verse 2]
Correct your heads
For there's a new song rising
High above the waves
Go write your time
Go sing it on the streets
Go tell the world, but you go brave
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh my
Sweet instant Christian, you are such a sly clown
Too many questions, no replies now
[Chorus]
And rejoice for the king ain't lost his throne, oh no
He's still here, you are not alone
[Verse 3]
I got an idea
Go tell the superstar
All his hairs are turning grey
Star-spangled fear
As all the people disappear
The limelight fades away
[Bridge]
'Cos if you think you are a star
For so long they'll come from near and far
But you'll forget just who you are (yes you will)
You ain't the Naz
You're just a buzz
Some kinda temporary
[Guitar/piano breakdown]
[Verse 4]
Cross over shame
Like the wise dove
Who cares not for fame
Just for shy love
[Pre-Chorus]
Ohhhhh
My sweet instant Christian, you are such a sly clown
Too many questions, no replies now
[Chorus]
And rejoice for the king ain't lost his throne. oh no
He's still here, and you are not alone
You are not alone
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Mott the Hoople

Mott the Hoople

About “Hymn for the Dudes” by Mott the Hoople

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