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Canary in a Coalmine Lyrics by The Police

The Police

1980

[Verse 1]
First to fall over when the atmosphere is less than perfect
Your sensibilities are shaken by the slightest defect
You live you life like a canary in a coalmine
You get so dizzy even walking in a straight line
[Verse 2]
You say you want to spend the winter in Firenza
You're so afraid to catch a dose of influenza
You live your life like a canary in a coalmine
You get so dizzy even walking in a straight line
[Chorus]
Canary in a coalmine
Canary in a coalmine
Canary in a coalmine
[Verse 3]
Now if I tell you that you suffer from delusions
You pay your analyst to reach the same conclusions
You live your life like a canary in a coalmine
You get so dizzy even walking in a straight line
[Chorus]
Canary in a coalmine
Canary in a coalmine
Canary in a coalmine
[Verse 1]
First to fall over when the atmosphere is less than perfect
Your sensibilities are shaken by the slightest defect
You live you life like a canary in a coalmine
You get so dizzy even walking in a straight line
[Outro]
Canary in a coalmine
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About “Canary in a Coalmine” by The Police

Read the complete lyrics to "Canary in a Coalmine" by The Police from the album "The Police" in 1980. 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 In English, Reggae Rock, Reggae.

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"Canary in a Coalmine" appears on "The Police" in 1980.

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