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James Lyrics by The Bangles

All Over the Place

1984

[Verse 1]
I knew it'd turn out like this
I'm keeping one foot on the train
And I must be a masochist
To ever take up with you, James

[Pre-Chorus]
It sounds familiar, that tone in your voice (Oh, oh)
You're gonna quit, James, you leave me no choice (Oh, oh)

[Chorus]
Oh, James
Letting me down again, James

[Verse 2]
Well, it wasn't so long ago
I saw love in your eyes
And I think I should've known
But I'm feeling somewhat surprised

[Pre-Chorus]
You think there's someone better for you (Oh, oh)
You think I'm too young to see this thing through (Oh, oh)

[Chorus]
Oh, James
Letting me down again, James

[Bridge]
Ooh, let me down, do-do (Down, down)
Ooh, let me down, do-do (Let me down, down, down, down)
Ooh, let me down, do-do (Down, down)
Ooh, let me down, do-do (Let me down, down, down, down)
Ooh, let me down, do-do (Down)

[Verse 3]
I knew it'd turn out like this
I'm keeping one foot out the door
And I don't think I should trust
That kind of love anymore

[Pre-Chorus]
And now I realize I had it all wrong (Oh, oh)
I'll only take this trip for so long (Oh)

[Chorus]
Woah, James
Letting me down again, James
Guess it's goodbye again, James
Letting me down again
Letting me down again, James

About “James” by The Bangles

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"James" appears on "All Over the Place " in 1984.

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