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AUSFÜHRENDE KÜNSTLER:INNEN
Nazareth
Nazareth
Künstler:in
Alistair Cleminson
Alistair Cleminson
Gitarre
Darrell Anthony Sweet
Darrell Anthony Sweet
Schlagzeug
Manuel Charlton
Manuel Charlton
Gitarre
Peter Agnew
Peter Agnew
Bassgitarre
Dan McCafferty
Dan McCafferty
Stimme und Gesang
KOMPOSITION UND LIEDTEXT
Alistair MacDonald Cleminson
Alistair MacDonald Cleminson
Komponist:in

Lyrics

His necktie is bright red
From lookin' in one direction
No flowerchild in his bed
He's got oil well protection
Just had to be a blind dog
Chewin' on everything
Took a slice of the blackbird pie
She began her singing
I know that your oil is black
But your dipstick is pearly white
Ten gallons on your head
That ain't what I need tonight
Showdown at the border
Showdown at the border
Showdown at the border
The rendezvous was neutral
He don't want no gossip headlines
Her polaroid blackmail
He said, "No way I've had mine"
Just too much for him to lose
Because of some Cuervo passion
Cold, cold forty-five
Answered in Texas fashion
I know that your oil is black
But the dipstick is pearly white
Ten gallons on your head
That ain't what I need tonight
Showdown at the border
Showdown at the border
Showdown at the border
Bright red went to his head
Tequila tension rising
This is no business for the weak at heart
This is no business for those with a
Nervous disposition
Tanned man from the FED's
Cool mohair buying off the squeeze
Showdown at the border
Written by: Alistair MacDonald Cleminson

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