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Careless Lyrics by Neil Finn & Paul Kelly

Goin’ Your Way

2013

How many cabs in New York City?
How many angels on a pin?
How many notes in a saxophone?
How many tears in a bottle of gin?
How many times did you call my name
Knock at the door but you couldn't get in?
I know I've been careless
I've been wrapped up in a shell nothing could get through to me
Acted like I didn't know I had friends or family
I saw worry in their eyes, it didn't look like fear to me
I know I've been careless (I lost my tenderness)
I've been careless (I took bad care of this)
Like a mixture in a bottle, like a frozen-over lake
Like a long time painted smile I got so hard I had to crack
You were there, you held the line, you're the one that brought me back
I know I've been careless (I lost my tenderness)
I've been careless (I took bad care of this)
How many cabs in New York City?
How many angels on a pin?
How many notes in a saxophone?
How many tears in a bottle of gin?
How many times did you call my name
Knock at the door but you couldn't get in?
How many stars in the milky way?
How many way can you lose a friend?
Credits
Neil Finn & Paul Kelly

Neil Finn & Paul Kelly

About “Careless” by Neil Finn & Paul Kelly

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"Careless" is credited to Neil Finn & Paul Kelly. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Careless" appears on "Goin’ Your Way" in 2013.

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