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Mercenary Lyrics by Todd Rundgren

Arena

2008

[Verse 1]
Close your eyes and plug your ears and turn away
I will carry out the task without dismay
Just leave upon the table what you've agreed to pay
Then tell me

[Chorus]
How do you like me now?
How do you like me now?
I will do your dirty work
Tell me, how do you like me now?

[Verse 2]
Chances are you'll never hear again from me
Not my style to put my business on the street
But you know where to find me and you also know my fee
So tell me

[Chorus]
How do you like me now?
How do you like me now that I've
Done your dirty work
Tell me, how do you like me now?

How do you like me now?
How do you like me now that I've
Done your dirty work
Tell me, how do you like me now?

[Bridge]
I will lay a foe to waste
For a grudge I've never had
I will burn a field of grain
For a spite I've never had
I will spoil the wealth of kings
For a greed I'll never have
I will bring a nation down
For a cause I'll never have

[Verse 3]
Close your eyes and plug your ears and turn away
You won't have to face the consequence today
Tell me

[Chorus]
How do you like me now?
How do you like me now?
That I've done your dirty work
Tell me, how do you like me now?

How do you like me now?
How do you like me now?
That I've done your dirty work
Tell me, how do you like me now?

About “Mercenary” by Todd Rundgren

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"Mercenary" is credited to Todd Rundgren. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Mercenary" appears on "Arena" in 2008.

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