Paul Simon — Allergies

[Intro] (Maladies) Uh, melodies Allergies to dust and grain Maladies Remedies Still these allergies remain [Verse 1] My hands can't touch a guitar string My fingers just burn and ache My head intercedes with my bodily needs And my body won't give it a break My heart can stand a disaster My heart can take a disgrace But my heart is allergic to the women I love And it's changing the shape of my face [Chorus] Allergies Allergies Something's living on my skin Doctor, please Doctor, please Open up, it's me again [Verse 2] But I go to a famous physician I sleep in the local hotel From what I can see of the people like me We get better, but we never get well So I ask myself this question It's a question I often repeat Where do allergies go when it's after a show And they wanna get something to eat? [Chorus] Allergies Allergies Something's living on my skin Doctor, please Doctor, please Open up, it's me again [Bridge] Maladies Melodies Allergies to dust and grain Maladies Remedies Still these allergies remain I can't breathe [Guitar solo: Al Di Meola] [Chorus] Allergies Allergies Something's living on my skin Doctor, please Doctor, please Open up, it's me again [Outro with guitar lead: Al Di Meola] Allergies Allergies Allergies Allergies