Elvis Costello & The Attractions - The Stamping Ground lyrics

The stamping ground The stamping ground 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 The big fella 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 The stamping ground The stamping ground 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 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" The stamping ground The stamping ground 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 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 d**h You stamp on anyone who stops to take a breath The stamping ground The stamping ground 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 The stamping ground The stamping ground The stamping ground The stamping ground