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Black Cow Lyrics by Steely Dan

Showbiz Kids: The Steely Dan Story, 1972-1980

1977

[Verse 1]
In the corner of my eye
I saw you in Rudy's
You were very high
You were high
It was a cryin' disgrace
They saw your face
On the counter by your keys
Was a book of numbers
And your remedies
One of these
Surely will screen out the sorrow
But where are you tomorrow
[Chorus]
I can't cry anymore
While you run around
(While you run around)
Break away
Just when it seems so clear
That it's over now
Drink your big black cow
And get out of here
[Verse 2]
Down to Greene Street
There you go
Lookin' so outrageous
And they tell you so
You should know
How all the pros play the game?
Then you change your name
Like a gangster on the run
You will stagger homeward
To your precious one
I'm the one
Who must make everything right
Talk it out 'til daylight
[Chorus]
I don't care anymore
Why you run around
(Why you run around)
Break away
Just when it seems so clear
That it's over now
Drink your big black cow
And get out of here
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
I can't cry anymore
While you run around
(While you run around)
Break away
Just when it seems so clear
That it's over now
Drink your big black cow
And get out of here
[Outro]
So outrageous
So outrageous
So outrageous
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Steely Dan

Steely Dan

About “Black Cow” by Steely Dan

Read the complete lyrics to "Black Cow" by Steely Dan from the album "Showbiz Kids: The Steely Dan Story, 1972-1980" in 1977. 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 Aa (Check Description), Smooth Jazz, Yacht Rock.

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"Black Cow" is credited to Steely Dan. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Black Cow" appears on "Showbiz Kids: The Steely Dan Story, 1972-1980" in 1977.

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