Alison - Elvis Costello: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

Alison

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Alison was released on July 22, 1977 by UMe/Elvis Costello as a part of the album My Aim Is True

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OVERVIEW

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Elvis Costello

Vocals

John Mcfee

Guitar

Sean Hopper

Electric Piano

John Ciambotti

Bass

Mickey Shine

Drums

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Elvis Costello

Composer

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Nick Lowe

Producer

Barry Farmer

Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Oh it's so funny to be seeing you after so long, girl

And with the way you look I understand that you were not impressed

But I heard you let that little friend of mine

Take off your party dress

[Verse 2]

I'm not gonna get too sentimental

Like those other sticky Valentines

'Cause I don't know if you are loving somebody

I only know it isn't mine

[Verse 3]

Alison

I know this world is killing you

Oh, Alison

My aim is true

[Verse 4]

Well I see you've got a husband now

Did he leave your pretty fingers lying in the wedding cake?

You used to hold him right in your hand

I bet he took all he could take

Sometimes I wish that I could stop you from talking

When I hear the silly things that you say

I think somebody better put out the big light

'Cause I can't stand to see you this way

[Verse 5]

Alison

I know this world is killing you

Oh, Alison

My aim is true

My aim is true

My aim is true

My aim is true

Written by: Declan Patrick MacManus

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