Elvis Costello — The Stamping Ground

[Chorus] The stamping ground [x2] All your old gang Still hang around Coming in with the same blokes Going home with the same jokes If you ever go missing I know where you'll be found The stamping ground [Verse 1] The big fellow on the front door knows your face The barman pretends that he's saved you a place But when your back is turned They say she's older than she tells I could stand the main attraction But not the clientele [Chorus] [Verse 2] Everybody knows Everybody's trouble Who comes in alone Who leaves as a couple When they seen you coming, babe They act like they're pleased to meet you Say "It's very nice to know you But I wouldn't want to be you." [Chorus] [Verse 3] You talk like you don't have a brain in your head You act like you don't have a care in your bed Th lights are on There's no one home It scares you to death You stamp on anyone who stops to take a breath [Chorus] The stamping ground [x2] All your old gang Still hang around Going home with the same blokes Going home with the same jokes If you ever go missing I know where you'll be found The stamping ground [x5]