Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song The Torch Singer , by - John Prine. Song from the album Diamonds In The Rough, in the genre Release date: 08.12.1981
Record label: Atlantic
Song language: English
The Torch Singer |
| 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 |
| 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 |