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Accidentally Like a Martyr Lyrics by Warren Zevon

I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead (An Anthology)

1978

[Verse 1]
The phone don't ring, no, no
And the sun refused to shine
Never thought I'd have to pay so dearly
For what was already mine
For such a long, long time
[Chorus]
We made mad love, shadow love
Random love and abandoned love
(Ooh) Accidentally like a martyr
The hurt gets worse and the heart gets harder
We made mad love, shadow love
Random love and abandoned love
(Ooh) Accidentally like a martyr
The hurt gets worse and the heart gets harder
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 2]
The days slide by, should've done
Should've done, we all sigh
Never thought I'd ever be so lonely
After such a long, long time
Time out of mind
[Chorus]
We made mad love, shadow love
Random love and abandoned love
(Ooh) Accidentally like a martyr
The hurt gets worse and the heart gets harder
We made mad love, shadow love
Random love and abandoned love
(Ooh) Accidentally like a martyr
The hurt gets worse and the heart gets harder
[Instrumental Outro]

About “Accidentally Like a Martyr” by Warren Zevon

Read the complete lyrics to "Accidentally Like a Martyr" by Warren Zevon from the album "I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead (An Anthology)" in 1978. 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 Soft Rock, Rock.

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"Accidentally Like a Martyr" is credited to Warren Zevon. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Accidentally Like a Martyr" appears on "I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead (An Anthology)" in 1978.

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