The Torch Singer Lyrics - Diamonds In The Rough - John Prine

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 

Chorus: 

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 

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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 

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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 

(Repeat chorus)