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Chinatown Lyrics by Thin Lizzy

Dedication: The Very Best of Thin Lizzy

1980

Living and dying
In Chinatown
Yes, they're living and dying
Down in old Chinatown
In Chinatown
You better look around

Man, you don't stand a chance
If you go down in Chinatown
Man, you don't stand a chance
If you go down in Chinatown

Laughing and crying
You know it's a fact
They're not laughing they are crying
'Cause they won't be back
Oh no, you don't come back
Not from Chinatown

Man, you don't stand a chance
If you go down in Chinatown
Man, you don't stand a chance
If you go down in Chinatown

Chinatown
It's a different scene
There are people there
They are so obscene
If you see what I mean
Then they've sold you the dream
Down in Chinatown
What goes up, it must come down

Living and dying
There is no release
Living and dying
There is no relief
There is no beliefs
Not in Chinatown

Man, you don't stand a chance
If you go down in Chinatown
Man, you don't stand a chance
If you go down in Chinatown
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About “Chinatown” by Thin Lizzy

Read the complete lyrics to "Chinatown" by Thin Lizzy from the album "Dedication: The Very Best of Thin Lizzy" 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 Pop.

"Chinatown" is performed by Thin Lizzy. from the album "Dedication: The Very Best of Thin Lizzy" in 1980 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Chinatown", explore more songs by Thin Lizzy using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Chinatown" is credited to Thin Lizzy. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Chinatown" appears on "Dedication: The Very Best of Thin Lizzy" in 1980.

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