Elvis Costello and The Attractions - Success Lyrics

Elvis Costello and The Attractions Lyrics

"Success"

We used to go out walking hand in hand
You told me all the big things you had planned
It wasn't long 'til all your dreams came true
Success put me in second place with you

You have no time to love me anymore
Since fame and fortune knocked upon our door
I spend all my evenings all alone
Success has made a failure of our home

If we could spend an evening now and then
Perhaps we'd find true happiness again
You never hold me like you used to do
It's funny what success has done for you

You have no time to love me anymore
Since fame and fortune knocked upon our door
I spend all my evenings all alone
Success has made a failure of our home

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Writer(s): Johnny Mullins

album: "Almost Blue" (1981)

Elvis Costello and The Attractions - Almost Blue album cover

Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)?

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There Won't Be Anymore

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Psycho

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Your Angel Steps Out Of Heaven

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Darling, You Know I Wouldn't Lie

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My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You

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Tears Before Bedtime

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"Success" lyrics

Elvis Costello and The Attractions Lyrics