The Torch Singer Lyrics by John Prine

(from the album Diamonds In The Rough)

The Torch Singer Lyrics

The night club was burning
From the torch singer's song
And the sweat was floodin' her eyes
The catwalk squeaked
'neath the bartender's feet
And the smoke was too heavy to rise

Chorus:
She sang of the love that I left her
And of the woman that she'll never be
Made me feel like the buck and a quarter
That I paid 'em to listen and see
I paid 'em to listen and see

I was born down in kansas
'neath the october sky
Work the day shift from seven to three
And the only relief that I receive
Is nearer my God to thee

She constantly throws me off timing
Leaves me standing both naked and bare
Makes me feel like the sunday funnies
After everything's gone off the air
Everything's gone off the air

I picked through the ashes
Of the torch singer's song
And I ordered my money a round
For whiskey and pain
Both taste the same
During the time they go down

(repeat chorus)

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Other Lyrics from Diamonds In The Rough

1. Billy The Bum Lyrics
2. Diamonds in The Rough Lyrics
3. Everybody Lyrics
4. Rocky Mountain Time Lyrics
5. Sour Grapes Lyrics
6. Take The Star Out of The Window Lyrics
7. The Frying Pan Lyrics
8. The Great Compromise Lyrics
9. They Oughta Name a Drink After You Lyrics

Other John Prine Albums

• Souvenirs Lyrics
• Lost Dogs And Mixed Blessings Lyrics
• Storm Windows Lyrics
• Prime Prine: The Best Of John Prine Lyrics
• Common Sense Lyrics
• Soundtrack Exclusives & Rarities Lyrics
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• Sweet Revenge Lyrics
• Bruised Orange Lyrics
• Pink Cadillac Lyrics
• German Afternoons Lyrics
• Live Lyrics
• Aimless Love Lyrics
• The Missing Years Lyrics
• Great Days: The John Prine Anthology Lyrics
• A John Prine Christmas Lyrics
• Live On Tour Lyrics
• In Spite Of Ourselves Lyrics
• Fair and Square Lyrics

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