Bell Boy

Lyrics

[Instrumental Intro] [Verse 1: Jimmy] A beach is a place where a man can feel He's the only soul in the world that's real But I see a face coming through the haze I remember him from those crazy days Crazy days, crazy days Ain't you the guy who used to set the paces Riding up in front of a hundred Faces? I don't suppose you would remember me But I used to follow you back in '63 [Pre-Chorus 1: Ace Face] I've got a good job, and I'm newly born You should see me dressed up in my uniform I work in hotel, all gilt, and flash Remember the gaff, where the doors we smashed? [Chorus: Ace Face] (Bell boy!) I gotta get running now (Bell boy!) Keep my lip buttoned down (Bell boy!) Carry this baggage out (Bell boy!) Always running At someone's bleeding heel You know how I feel Always running at someone's heel [Bridge: Ace Face] Some nights, I still sleep on the beach Remember when stars were in reach I wander in early to work Spend my day licking boots for my perks [Verse 2: Jimmy] A beach is a place where a man can feel He's the only soul in the world that's real [Instrumental Break] [Verse 3: Jimmy] But I see a face coming through the haze I remember him from those crazy days (Crazy days, crazy days) (Crazy days, crazy days) Ain't you the guy who used to set the paces Riding up in front of a hundred Faces? I don't suppose you would remember me But I used to follow you back in '63 [Pre-Chorus 2: Ace Face] People often change, but when I look in your eyes You could learn a lot from a life like mine The secret to me, it ain't flown like a flag I carry it behind this bleeding little badge what says [Chorus: Ace Face] (Bell boy!) I gotta get running now (Bell boy!) Keep the lip buttoned down (Bell boy!) Carry the bloody baggage out (Bell boy!) Always running at someone's heel You know how I feel Always running at someone's heel [Instrumental Outro]