Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Joe Porterhouse, artist - Elvis Costello.
Date of issue: 31.12.2006
Song language: English
Joe Porterhouse |
The children sit upon the stairs |
High above a valley of tears |
Don’t let them see you crying that way oh no |
Oh no Joe Porterhouse |
Is not gone forever |
He’ll be back another day |
Don’t let them see you crying that way |
Please don’t wake him let him sleep |
It’s a moment she can keep |
Like an old bus ticket or a photograph |
Resting on the mantlepiece |
While for the wicked there is no peace |
She says it’s not his time to go |
Why we were nearly lovers years ago |
Now what is left for me |
Among the broken branches of the family tree |
Heart like an anchor |
Arms like cable |
He stood all alone on an iron turntable |
Don’t let them see you crying that way oh no |
The sun beats down |
It’s cracking the flags |
Boys who should know better |
Are stamping out fags |
Don’t let them see you laughing that way |
Oh no Joe Porterhouse |
Is not gone forever |
He’ll be back another day |
Don’t let them see you crying that way |