Pouring Water On A Drowning Man
(Elvis Costello from the album "Kojak
Variety - Words and Music by D.
Baker/D. McCormick)
Transcribed by D.
William Bennett

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You push me when I'm
falling
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And then you put me down
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I guess I missed my calling
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I should
have been a clown
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How much more
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How much more can
I stand
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You're pouring water
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On a drowning
man

You put me on the right track
And then you put me down
You stab me in
the back
Everytime I turn around

Criticize my lovin'
When I'm doing the
very best I can
You're pouring water
On a drowning man

Chorus:

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You're pouring water
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On a drowning man

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You treat me like
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The fool that I am
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You bet that I like everything you do
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Put salt in my
wounds
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It's sad but it's true

You warm me with your
kisses
Then you leave me in the cold
How can I know your wishes
When I've
never been told
Won't you please forgive me
Just try and understand
You're
pouring water
On a drowning man

Chorus
You're pouring water
On a drowning
man
You treat me like
The fool that I am
You bet that I like everything you
do
Put salt in my wounds
It's sad but it's true

You warm me with your
kisses
Then you leave me in the cold
How can I know your wishes
When I've
never been told
Won't you please forgive me
Just try and understand
You're
pouring water
On a poor drowning man
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I got tears in my
eyes
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Oh, I'm a drowning man
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I got
tears in my eyes
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You're pouring water
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On a drowing man
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You're pouring
water
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On a poor drowning man
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fade out